White jute (Corchorus capsularis) is an annual plant which produces long stems with fibers that are used to make ropes. It originates from India and grows in tropical and subtropical climates.
White jute is close related to another jute species called Tossa jute (Corchorus olitorius).
Names
Scientific
Corchorus capsularis
English
Jute
White jute
Dutch
India jute
Jute
Spanish
Yute
French
Jute
Jute blanc
German
Jute
Weiße Jute
Italian
Corcoro
Iuta
Juta
Taxonomy
Order
Malvales
Family
Malvaceae
Genus
Corchorus
Species
Corchorus capsularis (White jute)