Ban tori
Blumeopsis flava

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

An erect herb. It grows to 70 cm high. The lower leaves are oblong. They have sharp teeth. The upper leaves do not have stalks and clasp the stem. Leaves are 1.5-7.5 cm long. They are oval. The flower heads are yellow. The fruit is an achene.

There is only one Blumeopsis species.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in Nepal to about 1000 m altitude.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, SE Asia, Thailand

How it is used for food

The plant is used to make fermenting cake from which liquor is distilled.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Tori gande

Synonyms

Blumea flava DC; Laggera flava (DC) C.B.Clarke; Blumeopsis falcata (D.Don) Merrill;