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| Authority: J.V.
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Type
species: Caulerpa prolifera (Forsskål) J.V. Lamouroux |
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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.
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Biology & Agronomy
In preparation.
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Chemistry
In preparation.
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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.
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Products, Uses & Applications
Caulerpa is a seavegetable that is normally eaten
fresh as a garnish or in salads.
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| 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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to relevant uses or communities on the index/legend table below>>> |
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uses
to communities
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Caulerpa is most strongly associated with the
Seavegetables,
Wellbeing
and Farming
communities.
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