Corchorus torresianus
Corchorus torresianus
- Native to:
- Caroline Is., Cook Is., Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Guam, Marianas, New Caledonia, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Tonga, Tuamotu
Samuel Brown
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Malvaceae
- Genus:
- Corchorus
- Species:
- Corchorus torresianus
- USDA Symbol:
- COTO7
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to dry, open habitats