Threelocule Corchorus
Corchorus trilocularis
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Congo, Djibouti, DR Congo, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Ghana, Gulf States, India, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, Laccadive Is., Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Malvaceae
- Genus:
- Corchorus
- Species:
- Corchorus trilocularis
- USDA Symbol:
- COTR13
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid and semi-arid regions