Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Malvaceae

Genus:

Corchorus

Species:

Corchorus africanus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Common in fire-prone African savannas, resprouts vigorously from roots after burning. Annual or short-lived perennial that regenerates quickly post-disturbance.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–14 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures (20-30°C) without pretreatment. Light not required for germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI