Nitophyllum reptans P.Crouan & H.Crouan 1851
Publication Details
Nitophyllum reptans P.Crouan & H.Crouan 1851: 365
Published in: Crouan, P.L. & Crouan, H.M. (1851). Études microscopiques sur quelques algues nouvelles ou peu connues constituant un genre nouveau. Annales des Sciences Naturelles, Botanique, Troisième série 15: 359-366, pls 16, 17.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Nitophyllum is Nitophyllum punctatum (Stackhouse) Greville.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Cryptopleura ramosa (Hudson) L.Newton.
Source of Synonymy
Wynne, M.J. (1989). Towards the resolution of taxonomic and nomenclatural problems concerning the typification of Acrosorium uncinatum (Delesseriaceae: Rhodophyta). British Phycological Journal 24: 245-252, 18 figs.
Type Information
Type locality: Brest, Finistère, France; (Silva & al. 1996: 895)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), creeping, prostrate and rooting; arching and then rooting (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 20 February 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 25 August 2015
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 25 August 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 12 December 2024
