Amphiroa anceps

Family: Corallinaceae

What it is like

A seaweed. It grows in water to a depth of 3 m.

Where it is found

It is a temperate and tropical plant. It grows on rocks and intertidal pools.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Andaman Islands, Asia, Australia, China, Comoros, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Madagascar, Mauritius, Middle East, New Zealand, Oman, Pacific, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, SE Asia, Senegal, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tanzania, Vietnam, Yemen

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seaweed, algae

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Corallina anceps Lamarck; and others