Chlorococcum vulgare Greville 1827
Publication Details
Chlorococcum vulgare Greville 1827: pl. 262
Published in: Greville, R.K. (1827). Scottish cryptogamic flora, or coloured figures and descriptions of cryptogamic plants, belonging chiefly to the order Fungi; and intended to serve as a continuation of English Botany. Vol. 5 (fasc. 49-54), pls 241-270 (with text). Edinburgh & London: MacLachlan & Stewart; Baldwin, Craddock & Joy.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Chlorococcum is Chlorococcum infusionum (Schrank) Meneghini.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Pleurococcus vulgaris (Greville) Meneghini.
Source of Synonymy
González Guerrero, P. (1956). Datos ficoecológicos de la cueva de Montesinos [Ossa de Montiel (Albacete)]. Anales del Instituto Botánico A. J. Cavanilles 13: 95-109, 2 plates.
Type Information
Type: on trunks of trees, damp walls, etc; (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), common, general, ordinary (Stearn 1983).
Created: 13 November 2015 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 January 2024
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 January 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024
