Corchorus olitorius

Corchorus olitorius
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Corchorus
Species: C. olitorius
Binomial name
Corchorus olitorius
L.
Synonyms[1]
  • Corchorus catharticus Blanco
  • Corchorus decemangularis Roxb. ex G.Don
  • Corchorus longicarpus G.Don
  • Corchorus malchairii De Wild.
  • Corchorus quinquelocularis Moench

Corchorus olitorius, commonly known as Nalta jute, tossa jute, and Jew's mallow,[2] is a shrub species in the family Malvaceae. It is the primary source of jute fibre.[3] The leaves and young fruits are used as a vegetable, the dried leaves are used for tea and as a soup thickener, and the seeds are edible.[3]

See also

References

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  1. ↑ "The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species". Retrieved 21 May 2015.
  2. ↑ USDA GRIN Taxonomy, retrieved 21 May 2015
  3. 1 2 Plants for a Future, retrieved 21 May 2015

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