herb widely distributed in tropics and subtropics used for forage and medicinally as a demulcent and having a fine soft bast stronger than jute; sometimes an aggressive weed.

• 广泛分布在热带和亚热带的一种药草，被用做草料和医药上的镇痛剂，有优良的软的比黄麻结实的韧皮；有时是一种有侵略性的杂草。