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| Authority: Nägeli |
Type
species: Laurencia obtusa (Hudson) J.V. Lamouroux |
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| Commercial
species: obtusa
(OBT), papillosa (PAO), pinnitifida
(PIN)
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| Common
names: Derida Griabhán, Limu Ho`onunu, Limu
Lipe`epe`e, Mustard limu, Pepper Dulse |
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Classification:
Eukaryota, Phylum Rhodophyta, Class Rhodophyceae, Subclass
Florideophycidae, Order Ceramiales, Family Rhodomelaceae. |
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| AlgaeBase
names and species: 221 names - 119 current as of 12-2001. |
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SuriaLink SeaPlant
Utility Rating
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Minor wild crop used for food,
agricultural and wellbeing applications |
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Description
In preparation. |
Habitat
In preparation. |
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images & go to sources |
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Laurencia
production
click country to go to GIS |
Tons
per annum
wild harvest |
Tons
per annum
cultivated |
| Indonesia |
n/a |
0 |
| Kenya |
n/a |
0 |
| Portugal |
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
| List of
species' uses and community affiliations |
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| Genus |
GenID |
SpID |
Species |
Uses |
Communities |
| Laurencia |
LA |
OBT |
obtusa |
FA, FH, MD |
AI, SV, WB |
| Laurencia |
LA |
PAI |
papillosa |
FA, FH, MD |
AI, SV, WB |
| Laurencia |
LA |
PIN |
pinnitifida |
FA, FH, MD |
AI, 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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Laurencia is most strongly associated with the
Agro-Industry,
Seavegetables
and Wellbeing
communities.
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