Chara hispida Linnaeus, nom. et typ. cons. 1753

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Chara hispida Linnaeus, nom. et typ. cons. 1753: 1156

Published in: Linnaeus, C. (1753). Species plantarum, exhibentes plantas rite cognitas, ad genera relatas, cum differentiis specificis, nominibus trivialibus, synonymis selectis, locis natalibus, secundum systema sexuale digestas. Vol. 2 pp. [i], 561-1200, [1-30, index], [i, err.]. Holmiae [Stockholm]: Impensis Laurentii Salvii.

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Publication date: 1 May 1753

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Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Chara is Chara vulgaris Linnaeus.

Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.

Type Information
Type locality: Germany, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Rügen, 2 km N of Gummanz; (Gregor & al. 2014: 933) Holotype: H. Schubert; 30 Apr 2014; B; (Gregor & al. 2014: 933) Notes: Isotypes: BM, C, FR, G, JE, L, LE, MA, MO, MW, NY, P, ROST, S, US, W. Conserved type.

Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), hispid, covered with coarse rigid erect hairs or bristles harsh to the touch [or seeming so] (Stearn 1983).

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 11 May 2020

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