Laurencia papillosa

Family: Rhodomelaceae

What it is like

A seaweed. A rigid plant. The small branches are almost like warts. They can be closely packed covering the main branch. They are olive to purplish.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows on the lower intertidal zone. It is on sheltered or partly exposed shores.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Andaman Islands, Asia, Australia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Balkans, Barbados, Belize, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canary Islands, Caribbean, Central Africa, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Djibouti, East Africa, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Europe, Fiji, France, Gabon, Greece, Hawaii, Hispaniola, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Korea, Kuwait, Lesser Antilles, Malta, Martinique, Mauritius, Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa, North America, Oman, Pacific, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Reunion, Saudi Arabia, SE Asia, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South America, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Taiwan, Tanzania, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Türkiye, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam, Virgin Islands, West Indies, Yemen

How it is used for food

It is cooked and eaten in salads. It is used as a flavouring or condiment.

Edible parts

Algae, frond, spice, seaweed

How it is grown

It cannot be stored and must be eaten fresh.

Its other names

Local names

Culot, Limu pipeepee

Synonyms

Chondria papillosa C. Agardh; Probably now Chondrophycus papillosus (C. Agardh.) Garbary & Harper;