Feather Caulerpa
Caulerpa sertularioides
Family: Caulerpaceae
What it is like
A green seaweed. The branches are erect. They are feather like. They are fine and not flattened. They are usually in 2 rows but can be in 3 rows.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows just below the tidal zones. It grows on sheltered and partly exposed shores.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Asia, Australia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belize, Brazil, Cameroon, Caribbean, Central Africa, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, East Africa, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Europe, French Polynesia, Gambia, Ghana, Hawaii, Hispaniola, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Iran, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Middle East, Mozambique, Myanmar, New Zealand, North Africa, North America, Oman, Pacific, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, SE Asia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Southern Africa, South America, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tonga, Turkey, Türkiye, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam, West Africa, West Indies, Yemen
How it is used for food
It is eaten raw or as a salad. It is eaten with lemon juice and coconut milk.
Edible parts
Algae, seaweed
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Limu vai, Louango, Lounui, Remu, Remu haari, Remu palme, Tu'aniu