Sargassum ilicifolium
(Turner) C. Agardh
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Description
A brown seaweed in the Sargassaceae family found in tropical waters.
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Edible Uses
The fronds and algae are eaten.
Distribution
It grows in tropical places.
Where It Grows
Africa, Andaman Islands, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, China, Comoros, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, FSM, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Kenya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mauritius, Micronesia, Middle East, Myanmar, New Caledonia, Oman, Pacific, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, Reunion, SE Asia, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tanzania, Vietnam, Yemen,
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaweed | — | — | 8.9 | — | — | — | — | — |
Synonyms
References (4)
- Cherry, P., et al, 2019, Risks and benefits of consuming edible seaweeds. Nutrition ReviewsVR Vol. 77(5):307–329
- http://www.seavegetables.com
- Wang, Wei-Lung and Chiang, Young-Meng, 1994, Potential Economic Seaweeds of Hengchun Peninsula, Taiwan, Economic Botany, Vol. 48, No. 2, pp. 182-189
- Zemke-White, W. L. & Ohno, M., 1999, World seaweed utilisation: An end-of-century summary. Journal of Applied Phycology 11: 369-376
