Corchorus sericeus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ewart & O.B.Davies
Source:
cmp
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Territory : 178 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000620168
Common Names
- Silky Corchorus
- Corchorus sericeus
- Corchorus sericeus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Corchorus sericeus (also called Silky 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 sericeus is used as a fiber crop, for making paper, and as a medicinal plant. It is also used to make rope, mats, and baskets. The leaves are used as a vegetable and the flowers are used to make tea.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Corchorus sericeus sub. densiflorus (Benth.) HalfordFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Corchorus sericeus is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a black and white speckled pattern. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Corchorus sericeus is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist until germination. For cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in the spring or summer and root them in a moist medium. Once established, the plant requires little care and can tolerate drought and poor soils.
Where to Find Corchorus sericeus
Corchorus sericeus is native to Africa.
Corchorus sericeus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Corchorus sericeus?
Corchorus sericeus
What is the common name of Corchorus sericeus?
Silky jute
What is the natural habitat of Corchorus sericeus?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2736466: Based on the initial data import
Alfred James Ewart (1872-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ewart' in the authors string.
Olive Blanche Davies (1884-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.B.Davies' in the authors string.