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Brazil Jute

Malachra capitata

Photo by SukanyaDatta
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Field Notes

Description:

Large rounded leaves with wavy margins. Rough stems. Yellow flowers. Simple. Ants on flowers= nectar-rich??

Habitat:

This year this plant has sprung up everywhere along the roadsides of the residential colony. I thought it was a weed but my neighbour said it had pretty yellow flowers. She was correct in her observation.

Notes:

All thanks to Jonathan Hiew for the ID.
In Hindi it is called Bon-bhindi roughly meaning Wild okra(ladyfinger)
According to reports the fibres make excellent ropes; second only to jute.

Reference Links:

Malachra capitata - Brazil Jute

Species ID Suggestions

Brazil Jute

Malachra capitata

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Jonathan Hiew
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Comments (4)
SukanyaDatta
Many thanks Jonathan Hiew....for the ID. It is really nice to be able to put a name to a spotting and to learn a little more about the diversity at my doorstep. Many, many thanks.
Jonathan Hiew
Probably not Hibiscus. It is Malvaceae. Maybe it is Brazil Jute (Malachra capitata).
SukanyaDatta
Jonathan Hiew...not like any Hibiscus I have seen...small flowers. Round leaves, large. Malvaceae you mean?

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PublishedAugust 23, 2015

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