Mark the fibre yielding plant 'Patsan' of Malvaceae

Malvaviscus arboreus

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Hibiscus cannabinus

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Althea rosea

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Malvestrum tricuspidatum

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Solution

The correct option is B Hibiscus cannabinus
Almost all the members of the Malvaceae yield bast fibers that can be used in textiles. Indian Mallow (Abutilon theophrasti), Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) and other malvaceous species like Okra, Hibiscus esculentus, Sida acuta, Hibiscus tiliaceus. The other names for Hibiscus cannabinus are Sougri, Sann, Patsan. A fatty oil obtained from the seeds of patsan is used in the manufacture of paints, varnishes, and linoleum and its refined oil is edible. Its fiber is used for ropes, mask, belt, carry bag and decorative items.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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