Hibiscus cannabinus, Kenaf, Java Jute

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Hibiscus cannabinus, Kenaf, Java Jute

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Hibiscus cannabinus
Family: Malvaceae
Kenaf, Java Jute
Large shrub 5-10 ft

Ethnomedical plant.
Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles.
Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.

Hibiscus cannabinus grows beautiful palmate leaves. It produces very beautiful dark red, almost purple flowers. The common name applies to the fibre obtained from this plant.

The leaves and roots are edible, and they are used along with the seeds in herbal medicine for the treatment of coughs.

Similar species - Hibiscus furcellatus

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Hibiscus cannabinus (furcellatus) - Salad Hibiscus, Sleepy Hibiscus

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1104 Hibiscus cannabinus (furcellatus) - Salad Hibiscus, Sleepy Hibiscus

Salad Hibiscus, Sleepy Hibiscus. Vinous flowers open in the morning, and by 3-4 pm they convolve into a curious fico-like knot. Flowers cover the bush several times a year. Very similar to acetosella, this edible hibiscus is great for salads, rich of vitamin C. Seeds are used for making delicious tea. Very fast growing, form a large bush. Tolerates dry conditions. Grow your edible landscape in no time!
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Grown in 6"/ 1 gal pot

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Hibiscus cannabinus, Kenaf - seeds

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2969 Hibiscus cannabinus, Kenaf - seeds

Kenaf. The name applies to the fibre obtained from this plant. Kenaf is one of the allied fibres of jute and shows similar characteristics. Kenaf is cultivated for its fibre in India, Bangladesh, United States of America, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Africa, Viet Nam, Thailand, parts of Africa, and to a small extent in southeast Europe. The stems produce two types of fibre, a coarser fibre in the outer layer (bast fibre), and a finer fibre in the core. It matures in 100 to 200 days. Kenaf was grown in Egypt over 3000 years ago. The kenaf leaves were consumed in human and animal diets. The main uses of kenaf fibre have been rope, twine, coarse cloth (similar to that made from jute), and paper. Kenaf seeds yield an edible vegetable oil. The kenaf seed oil is also used for cosmetics, industrial lubricants and for biofuel production. The use of kenaf in paper production offers various environmental advantages over producing paper from trees.
Use well draining soil mixture. Plant 1/2" deep- keep very warm and lightly damp- NOT WET. Full sun. 4-6 days to germinate.
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Per pack: 6 seeds

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