Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aestuans
ID:
620661

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1759

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 10 , 2: 1079 (1759)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000619993



Common Names

  • Aestuans Corchorus
  • Corchorus aestuans
  • Corchorus aestuans


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Synonyms

  • Corchorus acutangulus Lam. [unknown]
  • Corchorus acutangulus brachycarpus Domin [unknown]
  • Corchorus aesticans Hill [unknown]
  • Corchorus campestris Macfad. [unknown]
  • Corchorus furcatus G.Don [unknown]
  • Corchorus fuscus Roxb. [unknown]
  • Corchorus oppositiflorus Hassk. [unknown]
  • Corchorus aestuans aestuans [unknown]

Description

Corchorus aestuans (also called 'Tidal Corchorus', among many other common names) is a succulent plant with a rosette of leaves, native to Africa. It is found in rocky areas and dry river beds.

Uses & Benefits

Corchorus aestuans is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is used as a medicinal plant, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Corchorus aestuans var. brevicaulis (Hosok.) T.S.Liu & H.C.Lo

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Corchorus aestuans is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corchorus aestuans is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location with indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Corchorus aestuans

Corchorus aestuans can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Corchorus aestuans FAQ

What are the common names of Corchorus aestuans?

Tidal River Jute, Tidal Jute

What is the natural habitat of Corchorus aestuans?

It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

What is the growth rate of Corchorus aestuans?

It grows at a fast rate.

Species in the Corchorus genus

Corchorus argillicola, Corchorus aestuans, Corchorus africanus, Corchorus angolensis, Corchorus aquaticus, Corchorus aspleniifolius, Corchorus aulacocarpus, Corchorus baldaccii, Corchorus brevicornutus, Corchorus capsularis, Corchorus carnarvonensis, Corchorus chrozophorifolius, Corchorus cinerascens, Corchorus confusus, Corchorus congener, Corchorus cunninghamii, Corchorus deccanensis, Corchorus depressus, Corchorus elachocarpus, Corchorus elderi, Corchorus erodioides, Corchorus fascicularis, Corchorus foliosus, Corchorus gillettii, Corchorus hamatus, Corchorus hirsutus, Corchorus hirtus, Corchorus hygrophilus, Corchorus incanus, Corchorus junodi, Corchorus kirkii, Corchorus laniflorus, Corchorus lasiocarpus, Corchorus leptocarpus, Corchorus longipedunculatus, Corchorus macropetalus, Corchorus macropterus, Corchorus merxmuelleri, Corchorus mitchellensis, Corchorus neocaledonicus, Corchorus obclavatus, Corchorus olitorius, Corchorus orinocensis, Corchorus parviflorus, Corchorus parvifolius, Corchorus pascuorum, Corchorus pinnatipartitus, Corchorus psammophilus, Corchorus pseudocapsularis, Corchorus pseudo-olitorius,

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References