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
Genus
Hibiscus
Family
Malvaceae
Order
Malvales
Crop categories
Fiber crops
Tropical crops
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