Syringodium ispetifolium

  • Noodle seagrass
  • Brachsenkrautblätteriges Seegras
  • Herbe à tortue
  • Hierba cespitosa
  • Syringodium

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Substrate and environment

  • The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
  • The species forms large meadows
  • The species can be found between 0 and 15 Meters.
  • Common species.

General characteristics of the species

  • Height of the alga : 30 cm
  • Length of the leaf : 300 mm

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Aquarium enthusiasts.
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!