Hypnea spinella

Family: Hypneaceae

What it is like

A seaweed. It forms clumps up to 30 cm long. They can be attached to rocks at several points. The main branches have slender spine like small branches. Plants can be yellow, pink or dull purple.

Where it is found

It grows in warm and tropical places. It grows in the lower intertidal zones. It is on sheltered or slightly exposed shores.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Australia, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Brazil, Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Central Africa, Central America, China, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Europe, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Greece, Hawaii, Hispaniola, Indochina, Iran, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Liberia, Mediterranean, North America, Pacific, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Sao Tome and Principe, SE Asia, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South America, Spain, Taiwan, Trinidad, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam, Virgin Islands, West Africa, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Algae, frond, seaweed

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Boeloeng, Sa ts'ai

Synonyms

Hypnea cervicornis J. Agardh;