Species of the Corchorus genus: Identification, nomenclature and socio-economic role in Burkina Faso

Indigenous leafy vegetables play a significant socio-economic role for the local population. However, most of them used at level have not been studied lot and their nutritional values are less implemented. This study focuses on nomenclature socio-cultural services species Corchorus genus. Therefore, collection followed by an ethnobotanical survey was carried out in 22 provinces Burkina Faso during which total 450 people were surveyed. Four genus, namely olitorius, tridens, aestuans fascicularis identified. The names these vary from 1 to 4 depending ethnical groups. differentiation criteria related status, productivity and/or preference populations, pubescence colour plant generally differentiate species. All identified as preparation very tasty drinking (Dolo), because mucilage. As medicine, 25.33% surveyed gave information illnesses such anemia, stomach aches, malaria treated with genus Considering value population, research programs its valorization through varietal improvement must be initiated. Key words: Corchorus, vegetable, valorization, Faso.