Scientific Names and Authors of current Tribes in the red algal family Rhodomelaceae (Ceramiales, Rhodophyta): a nomenclatural analysis

This paper deals with the correct citation of names of authors of Tribes formed from genus names currently assigned to the Rhodomelaceae. Unfortunately, nomenclatural problems and incorrect author citations have occurred for various Tribe names currently placed in the Rhodomelaceae. According to Díaz-Tapia & al. (2017: 920), the Rhodomelaceae is the largest family of red algae with over 1000 currently recognized species and over 140 currently recognized genera. A nomenclatural overview dealing with the scientific naming of taxa, the citation of authors of scientific names and a nomenclatural analysis of the taxonomic ranks utilized by some previous authors, is followed by a detailed account of the correct Tribe names, author citations and associated information. A glossary of nomenclatural terms and phrases used in this account is also included.