Kuetzing, F.T. (1868), Tabulae phycologicae: 27-28; Tab 79, figs a-b [tax. nov.]

• Type locality: Nova Caledonia: Vieillard! 1924.
• Type specimen: HOLOTYPE: Leiden, Netherlands: 0055916 (941,51-64)

Agardh, J.G. (1876), Species genera et ordines algarum: - [secondary reference]

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

• Comment: For type information see Millar & Prud’homme van Reine 2005 Phycologia 44:546.

ABRS (2011), Australian Algal Name Index Edn. 2011: - [taxonomic synonym]

taxonomic synonym of: Hydropuntia edulis (S.G.Gmel.) Gurgel & Fredericq legitimate

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