Chonch / East Indian Mallow
Corchorus aestuans
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra & more
- Flowering
- May-December
Plant Details
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Tiliaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Tiliaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
Local Names
- Hindi
- Chonch, Hade-ka-khet
- Bengali
- Tita Pat
- Telugu
- Kajati, Kalasa, నేల బెర Nela bera
- Kannada
- Chanchu gida
About Chonch
East Indian Mallow (Corchorus aestuans) is a herb belonging to the Tiliaceae family (Lime tree/Jute family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple leaves, cymose flower clusters, drupe/capsule/nut fruit. It is typically found in degraded deciduous forests, also in the wasteland. It occurs across Pantropical. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during May-December. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Tiliaceae
Lime tree/Jute family
Chonch belongs to the Tiliaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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