Are Abelmoschus Esculentus and Thespesia Lampas in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Malvaceae.

Can you substitute Abelmoschus Esculentus for Thespesia Lampas?

They share the Malvaceae family, so they can sometimes substitute in recipes — with notable differences in aroma.

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Abelmoschus Esculentus vs Thespesia Lampas

Abelmoschus esculentus · Thespesia lampas

Abelmoschus Esculentus

Abelmoschus esculentus

T Traditional Use

Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Abelmoschus
Primary use: medicinal

Okra, Abelmoschus esculentus, known in some English-speaking countries as lady's fingers, is a flowering plant in the mallow family native to East Africa. Cultivated in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate regions around the world for its edible green seed pods, okra is used…

Thespesia Lampas

Thespesia lampas

T Traditional Use

Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Thespesia
Primary use: medicinal

Azanza lampas is an Asian shrub in the family Malvaceae and tribe Gossypieae; its native range is tropical and subtropical Asia. It has yellow flowers, grows up to 3 metres and in Vietnam it is called Tra nhỏ.

At a glance

· Both in Malvaceae, but different genera (Abelmoschus vs Thespesia).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Abelmoschus Esculentus: T; Thespesia Lampas: T.