Are Acacia Pennata and Bauhinia Blakeana in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Fabaceae.

Can you substitute Acacia Pennata for Bauhinia Blakeana?

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

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Acacia Pennata vs Bauhinia Blakeana

Acacia pennata · Bauhinia x blakeana

Acacia Pennata

Acacia pennata

T Traditional Use

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Acacia
Primary use: medicinal

Senegalia pennata, is a species of plant which is native to South and Southeast Asia. It is a shrub or small tropical tree which grows up to 5 metres (16 ft) in height. Its leaves are bipinnate with linear-oblong and glabrous pinnules. Its yellowish flowers are terminal panicles …

Bauhinia Blakeana

Bauhinia x blakeana

T Traditional Use

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Bauhinia
Primary use: medicinal

Bauhinia × blakeana, commonly called the Hong Kong orchid tree, is a hybrid leguminous tree of the genus Bauhinia. It has large thick leaves and striking purplish red flowers. The fragrant, orchid-like flowers are usually 10 to 15 centimetres across, and bloom from early November…

At a glance

· Both in Fabaceae, but different genera (Acacia vs Bauhinia).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Acacia Pennata: T; Bauhinia Blakeana: T.