Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Stocks
Source:
cmp
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. London 1(35): 367. 1848 [Jul 1848]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000620047
Common Names
- Depressed Jute
- Depressed Hemp
- Depressed Corchorus
Synonyms
- Jussiaea edulis Forssk. [unknown]
- Antichorus depressus L. [unknown]
- Corchorus antichorus Raeusch. [unknown]
- Corchorus microphyllus Fresen. [unknown]
- Corchorus humilis Munro [unknown]
- Corchorus depressus (L.) C.Chr. [unknown]
Description
Corchorus depressus (also called Depressed Jute, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Corchorus depressus 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 depressus 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Corchorus depressus 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 depressus
Corchorus depressus can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Corchorus depressus FAQ
What are the best growing conditions for Corchorus depressus?
Corchorus depressus prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
How often should I water Corchorus depressus?
Corchorus depressus should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
What pests or diseases affect Corchorus depressus?
Corchorus depressus is generally pest and disease free.
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,