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nalta jute

Scientific Name: Corchorus olitorius

Family: Tiliaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Corchorus olitorius: Nalta Jute, Jew's Mallow, and More

Corchorus olitorius, belonging to the Malvaceae family, is known by a variety of common names, including Nalta jute, tossa jute, and Jew's mallow. It's also referred to as jute mallow, bush okra, Egyptian spinach, melokhiya, molokhia, and mulukhiyah. In India, it's locally known as nalta sag.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that the leaves of Corchorus olitorius have a mucilaginous (thickening) quality.

Considerations for Children

  • The text mentions that the leaves of Corchorus olitorius have a mucilaginous (thickening) quality.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Corchorus olitorius L.
  • Family: Malvaceae (formerly Tiliaceae)
  • Group: Dicot
  • Symbol: COOL
  • Synonyms: None explicitly listed as accepted synonyms.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The original habitat of Corchorus olitorius is described as obscure.
  • It is found in tropical regions.
  • It has been introduced to and is widespread in Japan.

Ecological Role

  • Nalta jute is identified as a significant broadleaf weed species in the tropics.
  • It can be an invasive species, as indicated by its presence in Japan due to deliberate introduction.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habit

  • Corchorus olitorius is an annual shrub species, reaching a height of 2-4 meters (6.5-13 feet).
  • It's described as a forb with an annual duration.

Uses

  • Primarily used as a source of jute fiber.
  • The leaves are consumed as a "medicinal vegetable" in regions from Tanganyika to Egypt.
  • It is used in Japanese cuisine.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Mentioned in the text as host to new diseases in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan during 1996-98.
  • Considered as a broadleaf weed species alongside redweed (Melochia concatenata).

Additional Common Names

  • English: Tossa jute
  • French: corte potagre, jute potager
  • Hindi: ??? Pat, ??? ??? Pat-sag, ?????? Mithapat
  • Marathi: ????????? Motichhunchh
  • Spanish: yute, yute de fruto alargado
  • Arabic: Lif khaysha, Mulkhyah (Egypt), Nalta, Nalita
  • German: Judenmalve, Langkapseljute, Langkapsel-Jute, Meluchie, Nalta-Jute
  • Greek:
  • Assamese: ??? ??? mara shaak, ???? ??? tita mara
  • Bengali: ???? ??? meetha pat

Resources and Further Information

  • ARKive (mentioned as a source for photos and facts).
  • Wikipedia.
  • PIXTA.
  • Depositphotos.
  • Tangorin (Japanese English Dictionary).