Hibiscus cannabinus
About
Kenaf [etymology: Persian], Hibiscus cannabinus, is a plant in the family Malvaceae also called Deccan hemp and Java jute. Hibiscus cannabinus is in the genus Hibiscus and is native to Africa, though its exact origin is unknown. The name also applies to the fibre obtained from this plant. Kenaf is one of the allied fibres of jute and shows similar characteristics.
- Family
- Malvaceae
How to use it
Kenaf fibers are incredibly useful! They are often used to make ropes, twine, and even paper products. Additionally, Kenaf is considered an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic fibers, making it a great choice for sustainable manufacturing.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Hibiscus cannabinus
- Slug
- hibiscus-cannabinus
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Genus
- Hibiscus
- Species
- cannabinus
- Wikidata QID
- Q1137540
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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