The Australian Algae Name Index (AANI) is a tool for the botanical community that deals with algae names and their usage in the scientific literature, whether as a current name or synonym. AANI does not recommend any particular taxonomy or nomenclature. For a listing of currently accepted scientific names for the Australian Algae, please use the Australian Algae List (AAL) link above.
Comment:This name is the accepted basionym for Porphyridium purpureum but is based on the type of Byssus purpurea Lamarck non Dillenius. See Ott 1972 Nova Hedwigia 23:240-244.