How is "spirulina" called in different countries?
Most commonly refers to:
Arthrospira platensis
Most commonMost common globally
This score reflects global agreement, regional dominance, and frequency of use across countries.
Common names: Spirulina · Alga spirulina · Espirulina · Spirulina-alge · Спирулина · اسپیرولینا
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- Blågrön alg
- Blågrønn alge
- Blauwgroene alg
- Blue-green algae
- Ganggang spirulina
- Kék-zöld alga
- Sinivihreä levä
- Spirulina alga
- Spirulina algae
- Spirulina řasa
- Spirulina riasa
- Spirulina yosunu
- Spiruline
- Spiruline bio
- Tảo xoắn
- Σπιρουλίνα
- Спіруліна
- ספירולינה
- سبيرولينا
- स्पिरुलिना
- ස්පිරුලිනා
- สาหร่ายสไปรูลินา
- 스피루리나
- 스피루리나 조류
- スピルリナ
- スピルリナ藻
- 螺旋藻
- 螺旋藻粉
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Safety information
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Frequently asked questions
- Is spirulina always the same plant?
- Not necessarily. Common names repeat across languages and regions. FloraLexicon shows which species are tied to this label in the current data; more than one row means the name is ambiguous here.
- What is spirulina in a given country?
- It varies by country and language. Use the region selector on this page to bias results toward name records from that area, then rely on the scientific name for a stable ID.
- Which scientific species are linked to spirulina?
- Every indexed species appears in the possible matches above, with countries and uses. When you see more than one plant, the same common name is used for different species in different regions—use scientific names and region context to choose the right one.
- Is spirulina used in traditional remedies?
- Our dataset may list teas, medicinal, ritual, or culinary uses for linked species. That is informational only: common names are not enough to identify a plant safely—verify with qualified sources before any health-related use.
- Is spirulina safe?
- Safety depends on the exact species, plant part, preparation, and individual context. FloraLexicon does not give medical, nutritional, or toxicity guidance; consult qualified professionals and trusted references.
Evidence
‘spirulina’ is a common plant name in this index, with linked species shown below.
Similar herbs
Worldwide common names (by writing system)
Other names for these plants
- Alga spirulina
- Espirulina
- Spirulina-alge
- Спирулина
- اسپیرولینا
- Blågrön alg
- Blågrønn alge
- Blauwgroene alg
- Blue-green algae
- Ganggang spirulina
- Kék-zöld alga
- Sinivihreä levä
- Spirulina alga
- Spirulina algae
- Spirulina řasa
- Spirulina riasa
- Spirulina yosunu
- Spiruline
- Spiruline bio
- Tảo xoắn
- Σπιρουλίνα
- Спіруліна
- ספירולינה
- سبيرولينا
- स्पिरुलिना
- ස්පිරුලිනා
- สาหร่ายสไปรูลินา
- 스피루리나
- 스피루리나 조류
- スピルリナ
- スピルリナ藻
- 螺旋藻
- 螺旋藻粉
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Synonyms and nearby labels in the index, plus curated lists by traditional use.
Similar names
- Alga spirulina
- Blågrön alg
- Blågrønn alge
- Blauwgroene alg
- Blue-green algae
- Espirulina
- Ganggang spirulina
- Kék-zöld alga
- Sinivihreä levä
- Spirulina alga
- Spirulina algae
- Spirulina řasa
- Spirulina riasa
- Spirulina yosunu
- Spirulina-alge
- Spiruline
- Spiruline bio
- Tảo xoắn
- Σπιρουλίνα
- Спирулина
- Спіруліна
- ספירולינה
- اسپیرولینا
- سبيرولينا
- स्पिरुलिना
- ස්පිරුලිනා
- สาหร่ายสไปรูลินา
- 스피루리나
- 스피루리나 조류
- スピルリナ
- スピルリナ藻
- 螺旋藻
- 螺旋藻粉