Corchorus subargentus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Halford
Source:
cmp
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 6: 616 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000620183
Common Names
- Jute
- Jew's Mallow
- Tossa Jute
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Corchorus subargentus (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 subargentus is used as a medicinal plant, for making rope, and as a fiber crop. The leaves are used as a vegetable and the flowers are used to make tea. It is also used to make paper and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Corchorus subargentus is yellow 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 subargentus 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, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.
Where to Find Corchorus subargentus
Corchorus subargentus is native to tropical Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.
Corchorus subargentus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Corchorus subargentus?
Corchorus subargentus
What is the common name of Corchorus subargentus?
Subargent jute
What is the natural habitat of Corchorus subargentus?
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-2736480: Based on the initial data import
David A. Halford: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Halford' in the authors string.