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Jute

Corchorus aestuans L.
Jute
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Corchorus aestuans L., commonly known as Jute, is a species in the Malvaceae family. It was first described in 1759 and is native to various regions including Brazil, South Carolina, Cuba, Pakistan, India, Madagascar, Australia, and several parts of the Atlantic and Caribbean.

Description

Corchorus aestuans L. is a member of the Malvaceae family and is widely distributed across tropical and subtropical regions. It is found in locations such as Brazil, South Carolina, Cuba, Pakistan, India, Madagascar, and Australia, as well as in the Atlantic and Caribbean regions. The species has been documented in various ecological and geographical contexts, including areas like Bolívar, Córdoba, and Magdalena. Its broad distribution suggests adaptability to diverse environmental conditions. The species was first published in 1759 and has since been recognized in numerous botanical and ecological studies.

Other common names

Jute

Distribution

BR · SC · CU · PW · SB · PK · Núcleo Aceites S.A. · KM · FM · SG · TF · YT · IN · MG · PG · AU · IO · Atlántico, Bolívar, Córdoba, Magdalena · JP · GT · conterminous 48 United States · Alabama · Aldabra · Andaman Is. · Angola · Assam · Bahamas · Bangladesh · Benin · Brazil Northeast

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