Lindauer, V.W. (1947), Algae Nova-Zelandicae Exsiccatae: Exsicc.: No 218 [tax. nov.]

• Type locality: New Zealand: Stewart Island: 16.x.1945.

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

• APC Comment: ABRS (2011) uses this taxon concept.
• Type specimen: LECTOTYPE: Auckland University: # 91 (set 6703)

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

• Comment: The original specimen issued May 1946, has the name Ptilonia magellanica.
• AMANI dist.: Tasmania (Macquarie Island). World: New Zealand.

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