Kenaf is a fibre crop, which probably originates from southern Asia. The stems are often 2-3 meters tall. Bark and wood contain long fibers. Kenaf is grown in India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Africa, Viet Nam, Thailand, USA, and in some African countries.
Names
Scientific
Hibiscus cannabinus
English
Kenaf
Dutch
Kenaf
Spanish
Kenaf
French
Kenaf
German
Kenaf
Italian
Kenaf
Taxonomy
Order
Malvales
Family
Malvaceae
Genus
Hibiscus
Species
Hibiscus cannabinus (Kenaf)
Crop categories
Alcohol production
Fiber crops
Minor crops
Subtropical crops
Tropical crops