Chaetomorpha antennina
Family: Cladophoraceae
What it is like
A seaweed. The fronds are not branched. They are stiff and bright green. They are attached in clumps. The large cells making up the frond filaments can be seen with the eye.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in the middle of the tidal zone. It can be on steep rocks on exposed shores.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Asia, Australia, Brazil, Cameroon, Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Caribbean, Central Africa, Central America, Chile, China, Colombia, Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, East Africa, Ecuador, Egypt, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinée, Hawaii, Hispaniola, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Middle East, Mozambique, Nigeria, North Africa, North America, Oman, Pacific, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Samoa, SE Asia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Southern Africa, South America, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad, Uruguay, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam, West Africa, West Indies, Yemen
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fronds, seaweed
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Limu butuito, Limu ilac, Limumami
Synonyms
Conferva antennina Bory de Saint-Vincent;