Are Acacia Pennata and Cassia Fistula in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Fabaceae.

Can you substitute Acacia Pennata for Cassia Fistula?

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

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Acacia Pennata vs Cassia Fistula

Acacia pennata · Cassia fistula

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 …

Cassia Fistula

Cassia fistula

T Traditional Use

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Cassia
Primary use: medicinal

Cassia fistula, also known as golden shower, purging cassia, Indian laburnum, kani konna, or pudding-pipe tree, is a flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. The species is native to the Indian subcontinent and adjacent regions of Southeast Asia. It is the official state flower of…

At a glance

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