Corchorus olitorius Jew's mallow (Tiliaceae)

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Corchorus olitorius
Jew's mallow
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The Corchorus olitorius plant species is found in Tropical Asia? It is a member of the Tiliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Jew's mallow.

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Latin Name:  Corchorus olitorius
Common Name:  Jew's mallow
Family:  Tiliaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Original habitat is obscure.

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a very fertile soil and a hot humid climate[169]. Tolerates very wet conditions according to one report[57] whilst another says that it does not tolerate waterlogged soils[169]. Tolerates a pH in the range 5.1 to 6.8. Jute is sometimes cultivated for the fibre in its stem and also for its edible leaves[183]. It makes an excellent spinach substitute in areas with hot summers[183]. This species is not hardy in Britain but it can be grown as a half-hardy annual here, though it grows much better in areas that are warmer than typical summers in this country[27]. Some reports say that this plant is an annual whilst one says that it is perennial. Since the plant is not hardy in Britain we can only grow it as an annual. This species is very closely related to C. capsularis

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