| Authority: Ruprecht |
Type
species: Postelsia palmaeformis Ruprecht |
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names: Meerespalme, Sea Palm |
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Classification:
Eukaryota, Phylum Heterokontophyta, Order Laminariales, Family
Lessoniaceae. |
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names and species: 1 names - 1 current as of 12-2001. |
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SuriaLink SeaPlant
Utility Rating
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Minor sea vegetable source - source of
fucoidan - not farmed. |
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Harvesting must use good
conservation practices to avoid habitat damage. |
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Description
Greenish brown plants with thick
stipes, strong holdfasts and a cluster of fronds that emanate from the top
of the stipe and give these plants the appearance of small palm trees about
50 cm. high. |
Habitat
Grows in the intertidal zone of
exposed rocky shores on the west coast of North America. |
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Postelsia
production
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Tons
per annum
wild harvest |
Tons
per annum
cultivated |
| USA |
n/a |
0 |
| Total |
n/a |
n/a |
0 |
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Production
Production figures are being sought.
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Biology & Agronomy
In preparation.
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Chemistry
Contains alginates and fucoidan.
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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
Has a sweet, salty taste that goes especially well as a
vegetable, rice or salad topping. |
| List of
species' uses and community affiliations |
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| Genus |
GenID |
SpID |
Species |
Uses |
Communities |
| Postelsia |
PS |
SPP |
spp. |
FH |
SV |
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uses
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Postelsia is most strongly associated with the
Seavegetables
community.
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