Carpopeltis maillardii

Family: Halymeniaceae

What it is like

A seaweed.

There are about 13 Carpopeltis species.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, East Africa, Fiji, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, New Caledonia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Reunion, SE Asia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tanzania, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fronds, seaweed

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Phyllophora maillardii Montagne & Millardet; Carpopeltis rigida (Harvey ex J. Agardh) F. Schmitz;