Callithamnion latissimum Harvey 1844
Publication Details
Callithamnion latissimum Harvey 1844: 452
Published in: Harvey, W.H. (1844). Algae of Tasmania. London Journal of Botany 3: 428-454.
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The type species (lectotype) of the genus Callithamnion is Callithamnion corymbosum (Smith) Lyngbye.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Dasythamniella latissima (Harvey) Womersley.
Source of Synonymy
Womersley, H.B.S. (1998). The marine benthic flora of southern Australia - Part IIIC. Ceramiales - Ceramiaceae, Dasyaceae. pp. [1]-535, 235 figs, 4 col. figs in 2 pls. Canberra & Adelaide: Australian Biological Resources Study & State Herbarium of South Australia.
Type Information
Type locality: "George Town, V. D. L., R. Gunn, Esg., n. 1308" [Georgetown, Tasmania]; (Harvey 1844: 453) Holotype: [R.] Gunn 1308; BM; (Womersley 1998: 276) Notes: Harvey mentioned a single collection of Gunn's No, 1308, which is thus the holotype.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 27 July 2001 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 28 February 2023
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 28 February 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 08 January 2025
