Corchorus foliosus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Spreng.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 2: 583 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000620059
Common Names
- Foliosus Jute
- Foliosus Hemp
- Foliosus Corchorus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Corchorus foliosus (also called Jute, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in a variety of habitats, such as disturbed areas, grasslands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Corchorus foliosus 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Corchorus foliosus is yellow and star-shaped, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, round and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Corchorus foliosus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and should be kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Corchorus foliosus
Corchorus foliosus can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Corchorus foliosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Corchorus foliosus?
Corchorus foliosus
What is the natural habitat of Corchorus foliosus?
It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
What are the uses of Corchorus foliosus?
It is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2736363: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.