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| Authority: J.V. Lamouroux |
Type species: Caulerpa prolifera (Forsskål) J.V. Lamouroux |
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| Commercial species: peltata (PEL), racemosa (RAC), sertularoides (SET), taxifolia (TAX), & spp. |
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| Common names: Ararucip, Fusa-iwazuta, Lelato, Limu Eka, Limu fuafua, Mouse plant, Sea Grapes, Surikogidzuta, Tahmuck, Umibudo |
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| Classification: Eukaryota, Phylum Chlorophyta, Order Caulerpales, Family Caulerpaceae. |
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| AlgaeBase names and species: 307 names - 82 current as of 12-2001. |
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Production
Caulerpa is harvested from the wild or cultivated in ponds in rural areas and marketed fresh in local markets so statistics about harvests are unavailable for much of the area of usage. Approximate annual production (fresh weight) is guesstimated as follows but actual harvests are probably much more. |
Biology & Agronomy
In preparation. |
Chemistry
In preparation. |
Processing
We have several monographs in progress covering analytical procedures post-harvest treatment and process technology. Check the processing index for available web pages and monographs. |
Products, Uses & Applications
Caulerpa is a seavegetable that is normally eaten fresh as a garnish or in salads. |
| List of species' uses and community affiliations |
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| Genus |
GenID |
SpID |
Species |
Uses |
Communities |
| Caulerpa |
CU |
LEN |
lentillifera |
FH, MD |
SV, WB |
| Caulerpa |
CU |
PEL |
peltata |
FH, MD |
SV, WB |
| Caulerpa |
CU |
RAC |
racemosa |
FH, MD |
SV, WB, FM |
| Caulerpa |
CU |
SET |
sertularioides |
FH, MD |
SV, WB |
| Caulerpa |
CU |
SPP |
spp. |
FH, MD |
SV, WB |
| Caulerpa |
CU |
TAX |
taxifolia |
FH, MD |
SV, WB |
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| click to relevant uses or communities on the index/legend table below>>> |
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| Caulerpa is most strongly associated with the Seavegetables, Wellbeing and Farming communities. |
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