Cladophora laetevirens
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Description
A tropical seaweed in the family Cladophoraceae.
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Edible Uses
The algae/seaweed is eaten.
Medicinal Uses
Cladophora has pharmacological uses as medication. Cladophora is purported to have antimicrobial, antihistamine, antiviral, antioxidant, anti-sclerosis, anti-inflammatory and weight loss properties as well as secondary metabolites and bioactive components that have uses in diabetes, hypertension, cancer, and serves as a protection from parasites. However, as of December 2023, Cladophora has yet to be utilized commercially as a pharmacological agent.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mediterranean, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia, Solomon Islands, Thailand,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Pereira, L., Edible Seaweeds of the World. CRC Press.
