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Kenaf
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Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) is a warm season annual native to east-central Africa and closely related to both cotton and okra. Kenaf contains moderately long bast-like fibers in its outer bark and balsa wood-like short fibers in its inner core. The bast fiber is used to produce products such as burlap, carpet padding, and pulp. The short-fibered core is used for bedding, packing materials, and absorbent mats, etc. Although developed as a fiber crop, kenaf could potentially be used as a livestock feed. Crude protein content in kenaf leaves, stalks, and total plant ranges from 14-34%. Because of its relatively high yields, kenaf could also be a source of cellulose material for bioenergy and bioproducts.
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