NHM-HH:1.212-2010
Parts
Object number
NHM-HH:1.212-2010
Object type
Identification
Title
Fucus tenax
Gloiopeltis tenax (Turner) Decaisne
Gloiopeltis tenax (Turner) Decaisne
Title Type
Formal name
synonym
synonym
Comments
See Collection Record NHM-HH:0-2014 for information on the Hincks Herbarium
Fucus tenax was described by Turner, D. (1806). In the paper Turner reports that Sir Joseph Banks sent him the specimens 'some time since'.
Our specimens clearly indicate Sir Joseph Banks, China and the initials 'DT' (for Dawson Turner).
They do not appear to match exactly the illustration in Turner (1806) which is the iconotype for this species, but they do have a strong claim to be considered type specimens nevertheless.
The species is now considered to be a taxonomic synonym of Gloiopeltis tenax (Turner) Decaisne.
Fucus tenax was described by Turner, D. (1806). In the paper Turner reports that Sir Joseph Banks sent him the specimens 'some time since'.
Our specimens clearly indicate Sir Joseph Banks, China and the initials 'DT' (for Dawson Turner).
They do not appear to match exactly the illustration in Turner (1806) which is the iconotype for this species, but they do have a strong claim to be considered type specimens nevertheless.
The species is now considered to be a taxonomic synonym of Gloiopeltis tenax (Turner) Decaisne.
Description
Form
herbarium slip
Inscription
Inscribed in pencil 'F. tenax China Sir J. Banks / D.T'
History and association
Associated person
References
• Stace, C., New Flora of the British Isles, 2nd Ed., Cambridge University Press, 1997
• Annals of Botany 2: 376-378, pl. 13.
• Annals of Botany 2: 376-378, pl. 13.
Field collection
Collection place
China
Field collector
