How to Identify Dumontiaceae
Dumontiaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Gigartinales, class Florideophyceae. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Dumontiaceae Species
Dilsea carnosa (Schmidel) Kuntze
Dilsea carnosa (Schmidel) Kuntze
Dilsea carnosa is a large, unbranched dark red alga that grows on rocky substrat…
Dumontia contorta (S.G.Gmelin) Ruprecht
Dumontia contorta (S.G.Gmelin) Ruprecht
Dumontia contorta is a reddish brown dioecious red alga that grows on rocky inte…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Dumontiaceae?
Dumontiaceae plants belong to the Gigartinales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 4 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Dumontiaceae?
Dumontiaceae is classified in the order Gigartinales, class Florideophyceae, phylum Rhodophyta. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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