Corchorus pseudocapsularis

Corchorus pseudocapsularis

Native to:
Ethiopia | Kenya | Mozambique | South Sudan | Sudan-South Sudan | Tanzania | Uganda | Zambia

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Malvaceae
Genus:
Corchorus
Species:
Corchorus pseudocapsularis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
150 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–14 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions. Light improves germination rates.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch