Sargassum pallidum
| Sargassum pallidum | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| (unranked): | SAR |
| Superphylum: | Heterokonta |
| Class: | Phaeophyceae |
| Order: | Fucales |
| Family: | Sargassaceae |
| Genus: | Sargassum |
| Species: | S. pallidum |
| Binomial name | |
| Sargassum pallidum (Turner) C.Agardh, 1820 | |
| Synonyms | |
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Sargassum pallidum is a species of seaweed native to East Asia and Southeast Asia. It belongs to the subgenus Bactrophycus, section Teretia of the genus Sargassum.[1] Along with Sargassum fusiforme, S. pallidum is often dried and processed into a traditional Chinese medicine known as Hai Zao or Herba Sargassi.[2]
References
- ↑ M.D. Guiry (2010). M. D. Guiry & G. M. Guiry, eds. "Sargassum pallidum (Turner) C.Agardh, 1820". AlgaeBase. National University of Ireland, Galway. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved February 6, 2012.
- ↑ Xu Li & Wang Wei (2002). Chinese Materia Medica: Combinations and Applications. Donica Publishing Ltd. p. 425. ISBN 1-901149-02-1.
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