Asterfilopsis furcellata
(C. Agardh) M. S. Calderon & S. M. Boo
Phyllophoraceae Edible: Algae, Seaweed
food
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Description
A tropical seaweed in the Phyllophoraceae family.
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Edible Uses
The algae is eaten 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
Argentina, Chile, Peru, Reunion, South America,
Synonyms
Ahnfeltiopsis furcellatus (C. Agardh.)Gymnogongrus furcellatus (C. Agardh) J. AgardhSphaerococcus furcellatus C. Agardh
References (2)
- http://www.seavegetables.com (As Gymnogongrus furcellatus)
- Zemke-White, W. L. & Ohno, M., 1999, World seaweed utilisation: An end-of-century summary. Journal of Applied Phycology 11: 369-376 (As Gymnogongrus furcellatus)
