Titepati
Artemisia carvifolia

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

An annual herb. It grows up to 1 m high. The leaves on the stem are oblong and 5-15 cm long by 2-6 cm wide. They are divided 2 or 3 times.

There are about 300 Artemisia species. The root is used as medicine in Nepal.

Where it is found

A tropical and subtropical plant. It grows on river banks and flooded land as well as on coastal beaches from sea level to high elevations. In Sichuan and Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Japan, Korea, Myanmar, Nepal, SE Asia, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The young plants are cooked. The leaves are used as flavouring in tea and coffee.

Edible parts

Leaves, leaves - tea

How it is grown

It can be grown from seed or by using cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Artemisia apiacea Hance; Artemisia thunbergiana Maxim.; and others