Are Acacia Pennata and Cajanus Cajan in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Fabaceae.

Can you substitute Acacia Pennata for Cajanus Cajan?

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

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Acacia Pennata vs Cajanus Cajan

Acacia pennata · Cajanus cajan

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 …

Cajanus Cajan

Cajanus cajan

T Traditional Use

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Cajanus
Primary use: medicinal

The pigeon pea or toor dal is a perennial legume from the family Fabaceae native to the Eastern Hemisphere. The pigeon pea is widely cultivated in tropical and semitropical regions around the world, being commonly consumed in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America and …

At a glance

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