bombay hemp
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Definition
Noun: 1. A valuable fiber-producing plant: Specifically, a plant (Crotalaria juncea) native to the East Indies but now widely cultivated in tropical regions for its strong, durable bast fiber, used for making cordage, sacking, and paper.
Usage Notes
- "Bombay hemp" is a common name for the plant species . It is not a true hemp (which is ).
- The term is primarily used in agricultural, botanical, and textile manufacturing contexts to refer to the plant as a commercial crop for its fiber.
- It is often discussed in comparison to other fiber crops like jute, true hemp, or sisal.
Examples
- Noun:
- Farmers in the region have switched from cotton to cultivating Bombay hemp for its resilience and high yield.
- The strong fibers from Bombay hemp are ideal for manufacturing durable ropes and twine.
- The study compared the tensile strength of fibers derived from jute and Bombay hemp.
Advanced Usage
- As a cover crop: In addition to being a fiber source, is also planted as a green manure or cover crop to improve soil fertility and prevent erosion.
- The field was planted with Bombay hemp not for harvest, but to enrich the soil with nitrogen before the next cash crop.
Variants and Related Words
- Sunn hemp: The most common alternative name for the same plant ().
- Indian hemp: A name sometimes used, but this can cause confusion with other plants, including true hemp () and the North American plant .
- Crotalaria juncea: The formal botanical/Latin name.
- Bast fiber: The type of plant fiber (phloem fiber) obtained from the stems of plants like Bombay hemp, jute, flax, and hemp.
Synonyms
- Sunn hemp
- (botanical name)
Related Terms (Contextual)
- Fiber crop: A plant cultivated primarily for its fibers (e.g., cotton, jute, flax, hemp).
- Cordage: A general term for ropes, cords, and strings made from twisted fibers.
- Green manure: A crop plowed into the soil to improve its quality.
Noun
- valuable fiber plant of East Indies now widespread in cultivation