Lithothamnium Philippi, 1837, nom. rejic.
Lectotype species: Lithothamnium byssoides (Lamarck) Philippi
Currently accepted name for the type species: Lithophyllum byssoides (Lamarck) Foslie
Original publication: Philippi, R.A. (1837). Beweis, dass die Nulliporen Pflanzen sind. Archiv für Naturgeschichte 3: 387-393, figs 2-6, pl. IX.
Type designated in: Lemoine, Mme P. [=M.] (1911). Structure anatomique des Mélobésiées. Application à la classification. Annales de l'Institut Océanographique, Monaco 2(2): 1-213, 14 figs, 3 folded tables, pls I-V.
Precise date of publication: 1837 (more precise date not determined). The requirements for valid publication are specified in the ICBN (International Code of Botanical Nomenclature).
The most recent alteration to this page was made on 2024-08-18 by M.D. Guiry.
Taxonomic status: This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Lithophyllum.
Gender: This genus name is currently treated as neuter.
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