Pithophora kewensis Wittrock 1877
Publication Details
Pithophora kewensis Wittrock 1877: 52, pl. I [1]: fig. 8; pl. II [2]: figs 1-12; pl. III [3]; pl. IV [4]: figs 2-11; pl. V [5]: figs 9-10
Published in: Wittrock, V.B. (1877). On the development and systematic arrangement of the Pithophoraceae, a new order of algae. Nova Acta Regiae Societatis Scientiarum Upsaliensis Ser. 3, extra ordinem(Editum 1877, Art 19): 1-80, VI plates.
Type Species
This is the type species (lectotype) of the genus Pithophora.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Pithophora roettleri (Roth) Wittrock.
Source of Synonymy
Boedeker, C., O'Kelly, C.J., Star, W. & Leliaert, F. (2012). Molecular phylogeny and taxonomy of the Aegagropila clade (Cladophorales, Ulvophyceae), including the description of Aegagropilopsis gen. nov. and Pseudocladophora gen. nov. Journal of Phycology 48(3): 808-825.
Type Information
Holotype locality: Kew Gardens, Britain; (Boedeker & al. 2012: 821) Holotype: V.B. Wittrock; August 1872; tropical aquarium ('Waterlily house'); L; 938112 639 (Boedeker & al. 2012: 821) Notes: Designated (Boedeker et al. 2012: 821). Isotypes in BM, L, UPS and S.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 19 July 2012 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 25 March 2022
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 25 March 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 21 November 2024
