Hypnea pannosa
Family: Hypneaceae
What it is like
A red seaweed.
Where it is found
It grows in tropical places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cape Verde, Central America, China, Costa Rica, East Africa, El Salvador, Eritrea, Fiji, FSM, Hawaii, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Middle East, Nicaragua, North America, Oman, Pacific, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Reunion, Samoa, SE Asia, Senegal, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South America, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, USA, Vietnam, West Africa, Yemen
How it is used for food
It is a commercially important seaweed in Bangladesh.
Edible parts
Fronds, seaweed, algae
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Lumicevata, Lumivakalolo