Fucus cupressoides Vahl 1802

Publication Details
Fucus cupressoides Vahl 1802: 38

Published in: Vahl, M. (1802). Endeel kryptogamiske Planter fra St.-Croix. Skrifter af Naturhistorie-Selskabet, København 5(2): 29-47.

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Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Fucus is Fucus vesiculosus Linnaeus.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Caulerpa cupressoides (Vahl) C.Agardh.

Source of Synonymy
Agardh, C.A. (1817). Synopsis algarum Scandinaviae, adjecta dispositione universali algarum. pp. [i]-xl, [1]-135. Lundae [Lund]: Ex officina Berlingiana.

Type Information
Type locality: St Croix, Virgin Islands; (Silva & al. 1996: 815)

Origin of Species Name
(Latin), cypress-like or resembling cypress

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 05 January 1999 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 04 February 2020

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Nomenclatural note
Silva et al. (1996: 815) cite the authority as Vahl 1802. However, Vahl (1802: 38) cites a West manuscript as the source of the name. - (16 August 2011) - G.M. Guiry

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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 04 February 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 01 April 2025

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