Caulerpa sertularioides
(Gmelin) Howe
Feather Caulerpa
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCaulerpa sertularioides, also known as green feather algae, is a species of seaweed in the Caulerpaceae family found in warm water environments.
Description
A green seaweed. The branches are erect. They are feather like. They are fine and not flattened. They are usually in 2 rows but can be in 3 rows.
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Edible Uses
The seaweed is eaten raw as a salad, typically served with lemon juice and coconut milk.
Traditional Uses
It is eaten raw or as a salad. It is eaten with lemon juice and coconut milk.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows just below the tidal zones. It grows on sheltered and partly exposed shores.
Where It Grows
Africa, Angola, Asia, Australia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belize, Brazil, Cameroon, Caribbean, Central Africa, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, East Africa, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Europe, French Polynesia, Gambia, Ghana, Hawaii, Hispaniola, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Iran, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Middle East, Mozambique, Myanmar, New Zealand, North Africa, North America, Oman, Pacific, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, SE Asia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Southern Africa, South America, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tonga, Turkey, Türkiye, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam, West Africa, West Indies, Yemen,
Also Known As
Limu vai, Louango, Lounui, Remu, Remu haari, Remu palme, Tu'aniu
References (11)
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- Novaczek, I., 2001, A Guide to the Common Edible and Medicinal Plants of the Pacific Islands. SPC. p 5
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