Kappaphycus cottonii

Family: Solieriaceae

What it is like

A seaweed.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, East Africa, Fiji, FSM, Guam, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Micronesia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia, Singapore, Taiwan, Tanzania, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Algae, seaweed

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Eucheuma okamurae Yamada;