Are Abelmoschus Manihot and Ceiba Pentandra in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Malvaceae.

Can you substitute Abelmoschus Manihot for Ceiba Pentandra?

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

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Abelmoschus Manihot vs Ceiba Pentandra

Abelmoschus manihot · Ceiba pentandra

Abelmoschus Manihot

Abelmoschus manihot

T Traditional Use

Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Abelmoschus
Primary use: medicinal

Abelmoschus manihot, commonly known as aibika, is a flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is also known as the sunset muskmallow, sunset hibiscus, or hibiscus manihot. It is a tropical subshrub or shrub native to Asia, New Guinea, and Queensland. It is cultivated and eaten …

Ceiba Pentandra

Ceiba pentandra

T Traditional Use

Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Ceiba
Primary use: medicinal

Ceiba pentandra is a tropical tree of the order Malvales and the family Malvaceae, native to Central America, the Caribbean, and the northern half of South America; some authors also consider it native in western and central Africa. It is widely introduced in other tropical regio…

At a glance

· Both in Malvaceae, but different genera (Abelmoschus vs Ceiba).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Abelmoschus Manihot: T; Ceiba Pentandra: T.