Sargassum ilicifolium

Family: Sargassaceae

What it is like

A brown seaweed.

Where it is found

It grows in tropical places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Andaman Islands, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, China, Comoros, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, FSM, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Kenya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mauritius, Micronesia, Middle East, Myanmar, New Caledonia, Oman, Pacific, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Reunion, SE Asia, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tanzania, Vietnam, Yemen

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seaweed, fronds, algae

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Fucus ilicifolius Turner; and others