| Authority: J.V.
Lamouroux |
Type
species: Acetabularia acetabulum
(Linnaeus) P.C. Silva |
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species: major (MAJ)
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| Common
names: Mermaid's wine glass |
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Classification:
Eukaryota, Phylum Chlorophyta, Order Dasycladales, Family Polyphysaceae. |
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names and species: 24 names - 18 current as of 12-2001. |
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SuriaLink SeaPlant
Utility Rating
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Said to have minor
use as food and as a treatment for gallstones. Also used as an
aquarium plant. |
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Description
Many species of this interesting
genus such as Acetabularia crenulata (upper left) are called
"mermaid's wineglass" because of their distinctive shape. These plants are
typically about 5 cm high with a "cup" about 1 cm in diameter. Plants may be
partially calcified. Each "stem" and "cup" is actually a single large cell. |
Habitat
Generally found in shallow, sheltered
waters attached to rocks and other shallow substrates in the vicinity of
tropical coral reefs. |
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Acetabularia
production
click name to go to GIS |
Tons
per annum
wild harvest |
Tons
per annum
cultivated |
| Indonesia |
n/a |
0 |
| Philippines |
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
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
Because of their distinctive
and attractive appearance these plants are sometimes kept in
aquaria. Traditionally these plants have also been used for the
treatment of gallstones. |
| List of
species' uses and community affiliations |
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| Genus |
GenID |
SpID |
Species |
Uses |
Communities |
| Acetabularia |
AC |
MAJ |
major |
MD |
WB |
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to relevant uses or communities on the index/legend table below>>> |
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Acetabularia is most strongly associated with the
Wellbeing
community.
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