Corchorus hirtus
Orinoco Jute, Red Jute
Also known as: Corchorus biflorus Sessé & Moc. +17 more
- Corchorus biflorus Sessé & Moc.
- Corchorus bullatus J.Jacq.
- Corchorus hirtus f. adscendens K.Schum.
- Corchorus hirtus f. hilarianus K.Schum.
- Corchorus hirtus f. humilis K.Schum.
- Corchorus hirtus f. longepetiolatus Monteiro
- Corchorus hirtus f. longipetiolatus Monteiro
- Corchorus hirtus var. brasiliensis K.Schum.
- Corchorus hirtus var. brasiliensis L.
- Corchorus hirtus var. cuyabensis K.Schum.
- Corchorus hirtus var. glabellus A.Gray
- Corchorus hirtus var. hirtus
- Corchorus hirtus var. martii K.Schum.
- Corchorus hirtus var. pilolobus (Link) K.Schum.
- Corchorus hirtus var. pilolobus L.
- Corchorus hirtus var. pilosa L.
- Corchorus hirtus var. pilosus (Kunth) K.Schum.
- Corchorus hirtus var. villosissima K.Schum.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or subshrub.
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Corchorus hirtus (commonly known as Orinoco Jute or Red Jute) is an annual or shrub within the Malvaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Society Is., Texas