Hypnea boergensii

Family: Hypneaceae

What it is like

A seaweed.

Where it is found

It grows in tropical places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, China, Indochina, Indonesia, Kenya, Pacific, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, SE Asia, Taiwan, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Algae, frond, seaweed

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Hypnea aspera Kutzing;