Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentellus
ID:
620860

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 3: 10 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000620192

Common Names

  • Tomentellus Corchorus
  • Tossa Jute
  • Jew's Mallow

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Description

Corchorus tomentellus (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 tomentellus 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 tomentellus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Corchorus tomentellus 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 tomentellus

Corchorus tomentellus is native to tropical Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.

Corchorus tomentellus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Corchorus tomentellus?

Corchorus tomentellus

What is the family of Corchorus tomentellus?

Malvaceae

What is the common name of Corchorus tomentellus?

Woolly Jute

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,

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