Valoniopsis pachynema (G.Martens) Borgesen
Biologiske Meddelelser. Kongelige Danske Videnskabernes Selskab 10 (1934)
Conservation Code:
Not threatened
Naturalised Status: Native to Western Australia
Name Status:
Current
Scientific Description
John Huisman & Cheryl Parker,
Monday 20 June 2011
Habit and structure. Thallus medium to dark green, forming densely packed clumps on intertidal rocks to 8 cm (probably more) in extent. Axes generally upright, usually slightly curved distally, generally verticillately or unilaterally branched. Segments cylindrical, mostly 800–1000 µm in diameter, to 12 mm in length. Lower segments divided by regular transverse walls.
Habitat. Forms cushion-like clumps on intertidal rocks.
