Jute

Corchorus capsularis

Jute is a tall, strong plant with long, shiny fibers. It is used to make things like bags, rugs, and clothes. Jute plants have pretty yellow flowers and grow well in warm, humid places.

Lebensraum: Tropical regions

Aussehen

The Jute is a tall, slender plant with unbranched green stems and simple, alternate leaves. It produces small, yellow flowers that develop into round, ridged fruits. Its fibrous stem is what makes it visually distinct, giving it a somewhat woody appearance despite its rapid growth.

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Jute

Kategorie

Pflanzen

Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Snaps

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Interessante Fakten

Its super strong fibers are used to make sacks, ropes, and even carpets all over the world!

Jute can grow up to 4 meters tall in just 4-5 months, like a super-fast beanstalk!

Jute helps clean the air by absorbing lots of carbon dioxide as it grows!

Some people eat jute leaves like spinach; they're packed with vitamins and minerals!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Jute can grow remarkably fast, quickly reaching its full height to capture sunlight and outcompete other plants for resources.

Jute has special roots that help replenish nutrients in the soil, creating a healthier environment for its own growth.

Jute has strong, long fibers within its stem that give it remarkable support, helping it stand tall and withstand winds.

Maße und Details

Höhe: 200-400 cm
Ausbreitung: 30-50 cm
Blütengröße: 1-2 cm
Blütezeit: Sommer
Essbar: Ja
Giftigkeit: Keine
Lebenszyklus: Einjährig
Bestäubungsmethode: Insekten

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

Jute Stem Weevil

Apion corchori

Larvae bore into jute stems, weakening them.

eaten by

Bihar Hairy Caterpillar

Spilosoma obliqua

Caterpillars munch on jute leaves, defoliating plants.

pollinates

Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Visits small yellow flowers for nectar and pollen.

Merkmale

Laubabwerfend

Laubabwerfende Pflanzen werfen regelmäßig all ihre Blätter ab, typischerweise im Herbst oder in Trockenzeiten.

Stickstoffbindung

Beschreibt Organismen, die in der Lage sind, atmosphärischen Stickstoff in für Pflanzen nutzbare Verbindungen umzuwandeln.

Fasern

Dieses Merkmal der menschlichen Nutzung kennzeichnet Arten, die Naturfasern liefern, welche vom Menschen für Textilien, Seile, Papier und andere hergestellte Güter verwendet werden.