The seaweed has a green to grey-green thallus that typically grows to outward to around 30 centimetres (11.8 in). It has small blades that have serrated edges and grow upward from long, cylindrically shaped runners … See more

The species is found in intertidal and subtidal zones in tropical waters. It grows on shallow rocky surfaces, often with a shallow sand … See more

This seaweed is said to be edible and is used to lower blood pressure and as an antibacterial and antifungal agent in medicines. See more