Kappaphycus alvarezii

Family: Solieriaceae

What it is like

A red seaweed.

Where it is found

It grows in tropical places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Caribbean, China, Cuba, East Africa, East Timor, Fiji, FSM, Hawaii, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Kenya, Kiribati, Malaysia, Micronesia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia, Tanzania, Timor-Lests, Vietnam, West Indies

How it is used for food

It is used in salads. It is used for carrageenan. It is dried.

Edible parts

Algae, seaweed

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Budi tasi

Synonyms

Eucheuma alvarezii Doty;