The Genus Ceramium in South Africa
A revision of the genus Ceramium in South Africa has been undertaken. The morphology of the genus is discussed, and a key to the ten species which are recognised is provided. The following new taxa and new combinations are published: Ceramium arenarium, C. papenfussianum, C. diaphanum (Lightf.) Ro...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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South African National Biodiversity Institut
1966-11-01
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| Series: | Bothalia: African Biodiversity & Conservation |
| Online Access: | https://abcjournal.org/index.php/abc/article/view/1588 |
| Summary: | A revision of the genus Ceramium in South Africa has been undertaken. The morphology of the genus is discussed, and a key to the ten species which are recognised is provided. The following new taxa and new combinations are published: Ceramium arenarium, C. papenfussianum, C. diaphanum (Lightf.) Roth var. capense, —var. pulchellum (Kuetz.) (Hormoeeras pulchellum Kuetz.), C. centro- ceratiforme.
Ceramium capense Kuetz., which was transferred to Microcladia by Papenfuss, is regarded as belonging to Ceramium. |
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| ISSN: | 0006-8241 2311-9284 |