Corchorus olitorius
Mulukhiyah
Corchorus olitorius, commonly known as jute mallow or saluyot, is a versatile medicinal plant widely used in traditional medicine. Renowned for its nutrient-dense leaves, it possesses potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Often integrated into culinary practices, it serves as a vital natural remedy for promoting overall wellness.
- Scientific name: Corchorus olitorius
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malvales, it is classified under the family Malvaceae and the genus Corchorus. This taxonomic hierarchy identifies Corchorus olitorius as a member of a diverse group of flowering plants.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Corchorus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Corchorus olitorius, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Poland, it is referred to as Juta kolorowa, while in Hebrew, it is called מלוכיה נאכלת. French speakers know it as Corète potagère, and in Catalan, it is identified as jute d'Aràbia. Additionally, in German, the plant is commonly called Langkapselige Jute.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Juta kolorowa | Wikidata |
| he | מלוכיה נאכלת | Wikidata |
| fr | Corète potagère | Wikidata |
| ca | jute d'Aràbia | Wikidata |
| de | Langkapselige Jute | Wikidata |
| ja | シマツナソ | Wikidata |
| hsb | Afriski konopjowc | Wikidata |
| de-ch | Langkapselige Jute | Wikidata |
| en-ca | Mulukhiyah | Wikidata |
| en-gb | Mulukhiyah | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Corchorus olitorius, exhibits a specific presence across several regions in Northern Africa. Within this part of the continent, it can be found growing in the country of Algeria. Its distribution also extends through the territory of Egypt, where it thrives in suitable climates. Furthermore, the species is documented within the borders of Libya and Morocco. Finally, its geographical range in this region is completed by its presence in Tunisia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Corchorus olitorius, is a versatile medicinal herb where various components offer different benefits. The lush green leaves are the most commonly utilized part, often consumed as a nutritional vegetable, while a single leaf can be processed to extract mucilaginous properties used in traditional remedies. The slender, upright stems provide the structural framework for the plant's growth, supporting the development of its reproductive organs. For propagation and specific medicinal applications, the plant produces numerous small seeds, and each individual seed contains the genetic potential to grow a new specimen, ensuring the continuity of this valuable species.- Total parts
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 17
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| stems | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seeds | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seed | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leafy vegetable | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fixed oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Corchorus olitorius has 28 reported phytochemicals identified across 29 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorogenic acid, (6S,9R)-roseoside, acetyl group, ascorbic acid, astragalin.
- Total chemicals
- 28
- Scientific sources
- 29
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorogenic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (6S,9R)-roseoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acetyl group | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ascorbic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| astragalin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulalbuside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carotenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorophylls | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| condensed tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Corchorus olitorius has 15 reported activities identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitumor, Purgative, Analgesic, Antibacterial, Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antitumor | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Purgative | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifertility | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiobesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Corchorus olitorius has 13 reported medicinal uses identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include fever, pain, body weight, cold, hepatocellular carcinoma.
- Total uses
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fever | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| body weight | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cold | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatocellular carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| histamine release | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infertility | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |