Saltwater
Udotea flabellum
Halimedaceae
Facts
Care
- Growth form
- Under water
- Placement
- Foreground, Midground
- Light
- Medium
- CO₂
- Not needed
- Growth
- Slow
- Difficulty
- Demanding
- Height
- Up to 15 cm
Range
Seen here
Seen in the wild in Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, Brazil, Cape Verde, Caribbean Netherlands, and 21 more countries.
More about the species
Description
Udotea flabellum is a species of photosynthetic macroalgae. It is commonly found in shallow waters around Florida and Belize in sandy areas, sea grass beds, and coral reefs. It is known for its antimicrobial properties and is also being used in cancer treatment studies.
Other names
No other names.
