Betaphycus gelatinus
Family: Areschougiaceae
What it is like
A red seaweed.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, China, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Reunion, SE Asia, Taiwan, Vietnam
How it is used for food
It is processed for carrageenan. It is used as a food ingredient.
Edible parts
Algae, seaweed
How it is grown
It grows slowly.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Eucheuma gelatinae (Esper) J. Agardh; Fucus gelatinus Esper;