Agar-agar koepan
Sargassum myriocystum

Family: Sargassaceae

What it is like

A seaweed.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Andaman Islands, Asia, Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mauritius, New Caledonia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia, Seychelles, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Algae, seaweed

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Sargassum myriocystum J. Agardh;