Scinaiaceae
Scinaiaceae is a family of red algae (Rhodophyta) in the order Nemaliales. Huisman had placed former members of Galaxauraceae family, that were lacking lime into his new family of Scinaiaceae. Distribution
The family has cosmopolitan distribution. Including being found in India, Arabian Sea, Brazil, North America (including Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, and Oregon) Chile, New Zealand (Tasmania and Campbell Island) and the Falkland Islands. Notes
Molecular analyses of DNA on species of Nothogenia has been carried out to determine species relationships. Most Scinaiaceae species produce mucilage (thick, gluey substance) mainly in the cortical layer. Several species in the Scinaiaceae family (including Nothogenia fastigiata and Scinaia hatei) have been screened for anti-viral activity (against herpes, Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), Influenzavirus A, Influenzavirus B and simian immunodeficiency viruses). Sulfated polysaccharides (xylomannans) from the red alga, have inhibitory effects. List of genera
According to the AlgaeBase (amount of species per genus);
 Gloiophloea	 - 3 spp. Nothogenia  - 10 spp. Scinaia  - 45 spp. Whidbeyella  - 1 sp. Whidbeyella cartilaginea

Former genera; Ginannia , Haloderma , Myelomium , Pseudogloiophloea  and Rhodosaccion . References

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Plants described in 2004
Nemaliales
Red algae families