Galaxaura obtusata (J.Ellis & Sol.) J.V.Lamour.

• Region

  Asia

• Country

  China

• State/Province

  Hong Kong

• Locality

  Hong Kong and Vicinity

• Coordinates

  22.3603, 114.125

• Coordinate Uncertainty (m)

  34158

• Georeferencing Method

  Georeferencing Quick Reference Guide (Zermoglio et.

• Geodetic Datum

  WGS84

• Distribution

  Map all specimens of this taxon

NEW YORK
BOTANICAL
GARDEN
Galaxaura obtusata (Ell. et Sol.) Lmx. Bull.
Fan Mem. Inst. Biol: 7: 242. Mr. 1937
30. Galaxaura obtusata (Ell. et Sol.) Lmx.
1 e., p. 262; Kuetzing, I.e., p. 529; J. Agardh, I.e., p. 525; Kjellman, I.e., p. 88;
Collins and Hervey, Alg. Bermuda (19x7) p. 102; Weber van Bosse, I.e., p. 220;
Bfirgesen, Mar. Alg. fr. Canary Is., Ill (1927) p. 171, figs. 40-41. pi. 45; Yamada,
Some Jap. Alg. IV (1932) p. 274, pi. 7; Tanaka, I.e., p. 171, figs. 40-41, pi. 45.
Corallina obtusata Ellis et Solander, i.e., p.-ii3, pi, 22, fig. 2.
Two sets of very young specimens are referable to this
species. They are only 4-6 times regularly dichotomously branched,
attaining a height of 7 cm. The fragile thallus is shortly stalked
and distinctly articulate. The internodes are cylindrical or elliptical
obovoid, to 4 mm. diam. and 2 cm. long. The assimilating tissue
consists of two layers of parenchymatous cells boimd by a layer of
small obconical or lens-shaped cells which adhere compactly to each
other forming an epidermal layer, appearing 5-6 sided in surface
view. The central axis consists of slender, medullary filaments,
running very loosely. The plant is light rosy red in color.
HAB. On rocks in the lower litoral belt. Tsing lan Kang,
Hainan, in June (Tseng 1104)', Little Hong Kong, Hong Kong, in June
(Tseng 2054).
DISTR. West Indies; Florida; Malay Archipelago; Polynesia;
Australia; Japan; Ryukyu; Formosa.
CHINESE MARINE ALGAE
HERB. C. K. TSENG
-? BOTANICAL
GARDEN
Galaxaura Btatu®ata (Ell. Żt Sal.U^1
Del.G .IC ? T ? Lac. Hong Kong and Vicinity,
Coll. Tseng, C. K. No. HO 54 Date JUN 1 0 l<
Qalaxaura obtutsata
(Ell. *t Sol.) lax.
Loc. Hainan 'M fs) T®in*?-lali
Collector T*eng, C. K.	No.l_ 104
Determined by C®L®T8?H^	Date Ju.]10
CHINESE MARINE ALGAE
HERB. C. K. TSENG
02181100
02181099