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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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| DiveBorneo 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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Laurencia production
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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. |
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
| 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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| click to relevant uses or communities on the index/legend table below>>> |
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| Laurencia is most strongly associated with the Agro-Industry, Seavegetables and Wellbeing communities. |
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