Harvey, W.H. & Hooker, J.D. in Hooker, J.D. (1845), Algae, L. Flora Antarctica: 191 [tax. nov.]

• Type locality: Hab. Campbell's Island; dredged up in four fathoms water.

Ricker, R.W. (1987), Taxonomy and Biogeography of Macquarie Island Seaweeds: - [secondary reference]

• APC Comment: R.Cowan (2011) uses this taxon concept.
• Type specimen: LECTOTYPE: Natural History Museum London: 1311

ABRS (2011), Australian Algal Name Index Edn. 2011: - [secondary reference]

• AMANI dist.: Tasmania (Macquarie Island). World: New Zealand.

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