Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
olitorius
ID:
620793

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 529 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000620125



Common Names

  • Olitorius Jute
  • Olitorius Hemp
  • Olitorius Corchorus


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Synonyms

  • Corchorus catharticus Blanco [unknown]
  • Corchorus decemangularis Roxb. ex G.Don [unknown]
  • Corchorus lanceolatus G.Don [unknown]
  • Corchorus longicarpus G.Don [unknown]
  • Corchorus malchairi De Wild. [unknown]
  • Corchorus olitorius australiensis Domin [unknown]
  • Corchorus quinquelocularis Moench [unknown]
  • Corchorus olitorius incisifolius Asch. & Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Corchorus olitorius grandifolius De Wild. [unknown]

Description

Corchorus olitorius (also called Nalta Jute, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia and is found in moist habitats such as riverbanks and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Corchorus olitorius is used as a source of food, fiber, and medicine. It is also used as a natural dye and for its ornamental value in landscaping.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Corchorus olitorius var. malchairi (De Wild.) R.Wilczek

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Corchorus olitorius is small and white in color. The seed is small and round in shape. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corchorus olitorius is a fast-growing, annual herb that grows up to 2 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in well-drained, moist soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in moist soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Corchorus olitorius

Corchorus olitorius is native to Africa.

Corchorus olitorius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Corchorus olitorius?

Corchorus olitorius

What is the common name of Corchorus olitorius?

Tossa jute

What is the natural habitat of Corchorus olitorius?

Dry forests and woodlands

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