Cladophora

Cladophora
Cladophora
Scientific classification
Clade: Viridiplantae
Division: Chlorophyta
Class: Ulvophyceae
Order: Cladophorales
Family: Cladophoraceae
Genus: Cladophora
Kütz., 1843
Kingdom: Plantae
  • Cladophora albida
  • Cladophora aokii
  • Cladophora brasiliana
  • Cladophora catenata
  • Cladophora coelothrix
  • Cladophora columbiana
  • Cladophora crispata
  • Cladophora dalmatica
  • Cladophora fracta
  • Cladophora glomerata
  • Cladophora graminea
  • Cladophora montagneana
  • Cladophora ordinata
  • Cladophora prolifera
  • Cladophora rivularis
  • Cladophora rupestris
  • Cladophora scopaeformis
  • Cladophora sericea
  • Cladophora socialis
  • Cladophora vagabunda

Cladophora is a genus of reticulated filamentous green algae in the class Ulvophyceae. They may be referred to as reticulated algae, branching algae, or blanket weed. The genus has a worldwide distribution and is harvested for use as a food and medicine.