Eucheuma striatum
F. Schmitz
Areschougiaceae Edible: Algae, Seaweed
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A tropical seaweed in the family Areschougiaceae, traditionally harvested for carrageenan production and as a food source.
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Edible Uses
The seaweed is eaten as algae or prepared as seaweed.
Traditional Uses
Carrageenan,
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Medicinal Uses
Traditionally used as a source of carrageenan.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Madagascar,
References (1)
- Zemke-White, W. L. & Ohno, M., 1999, World seaweed utilisation: An end-of-century summary. Journal of Applied Phycology 11: 369-376
