Halymenia durvillaei var. zeylanica
Bory; Weber van Bosse
Halymeniaceae Edible: Algae, Frond, Seaweed
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A tropical seaweed found in water deeper than 1 meter, belonging to the family Halymeniaceae.
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Edible Uses
The fronds are eaten as a salad or cooked as a vegetable.
Traditional Uses
It is eaten as a salad or cooked as a vegetable.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It is usually in water over 1 m deep.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Fiji, Hawaii, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, Samoa, SE Asia, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, USA, Vanuatu,
Synonyms
Halymenia ceylanica Harvey ex Kutzing
Also Known As
Gayong-gayong, Limu lepeahina
References (10)
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- Novaczek, I., 2001, A Guide to the Common Edible and Medicinal Plants of the Pacific Islands. SPC. p 20
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