Ptilota californica Ruprecht ex Harvey 1853
Publication Details
Ptilota californica Ruprecht ex Harvey 1853: 222
Published in: Harvey, W.H. (1853). Nereis boreali-americana; or, contributions towards a history of the marine algae of the atlantic and pacific coasts of North America. Part II. Rhodospermeae. Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge 5(5): [i-ii], [1]-258, pls XIII-XXXVI.
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The type species (holotype) of the genus Ptilota is Ptilota plumosa C.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Ptilota densa C.Agardh.
Source of Synonymy
Bruce, M.G. & Saunders, G.W. (2016). A molecular-assisted investigation of diversity, biogeography and phylogenetic relationships for species of Neoptilota and Ptilota (Wrangeliaceae, Rhodophyta) reported along Canadian coasts. Phycologia 56(1): 36-53.
Type Information
Syntype localities: "North California, Wosnessenski, Golden Gate, Capt. Pike. ... (v.s. in Herb. T.C.D.)"; (Harvey 1853: 222) Type: TCD; (Harvey 1853: 222) Notes: USA: California: Fort Ross and Golden Gate; collector Wosnessenski (Fort Ross); Capt. Pike (Golden Gate) (INA). Bruce and Saunders (2016: 43) note that the holotype specimen is stored in Farlow's collection at Harvard University Herbarium.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), pertaining to California (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 07 January 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 06 February 2017
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 06 February 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 November 2024
