Conferva lubrica Dillwyn 1806
Publication Details
Conferva lubrica Dillwyn 1806: 8, pl. 57 A-C
Published in: Dillwyn, L.W. (1806). British Confervae; or colored figures and descriptions of the British plants referred by botanists to the genus Conferva. pp. pls 57-68, 70-81 (with text). London: W. Phillips.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Conferva is Conferva rupestris Linnaeus.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Stigeoclonium lubricum (Dillwyn) Kützing.
Source of Synonymy
Kützing, F.T. (1845). Phycologia germanica, d. i. Deutschlands Algen in bündigen Beschreibungen. Nebst einer Anleitung zum Untersuchen und Bestimmen dieser Gewächse für Anfänger. pp. [i]-x, [1]-340 ['240']. Nordhausen: zu finden bei Wilh. Köhne.
Type Information
Syntype localities: "In clear Rivulets on Stones and Wood. At Lounde, near Yarmouth [Norfolk, England]; and on Sketty Burrows, near Swansea [Wales].; (Dillwyn 1806: pl. 57)
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 27 March 2003 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 22 October 2022
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 22 October 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 November 2024
