Caulerpa asplenioides Greville 1853
Current name:
Caulerpa taxifolia f. asplenoides (Greville) Weber Bosse
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Publication Details
Caulerpa asplenioides Greville 1853: 1, pl. I: figs 1, 2 (lower)
Published in: Greville, R.K. (1853). Remarks on some algae belonging to the genus Caulerpa. Annals and Magazine of Natural History, Series 2 Ser 2, 12: 1-4, Plates I, II.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Caulerpa is Caulerpa prolifera (Forsskål) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Caulerpa taxifolia f. asplenoides (Greville) Weber Bosse.
Type Information
Type locality: St. Thomas, Virgin Islands; Mertens; (Greville 1853: 1)
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 07 December 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 21 February 2024
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 21 February 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024
