Are Acalypha Australis and Claoxylon Longifolium in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Euphorbiaceae.

Can you substitute Acalypha Australis for Claoxylon Longifolium?

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

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Acalypha Australis vs Claoxylon Longifolium

Acalypha australis · Claoxylon longifolium

Acalypha Australis

Acalypha australis

T Traditional Use

Family: Euphorbiaceae
Genus: Acalypha
Primary use: medicinal

Acalypha australis, commonly known as Asian copperleaf, is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae native to eastern Asia.

Claoxylon Longifolium

Claoxylon longifolium

T Traditional Use

Family: Euphorbiaceae
Genus: Claoxylon
Primary use: medicinal

Claoxylon longifolium is a species of flowering plants in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is found in Assam, South-East Asia, New Guinea and Caroline Islands.

At a glance

· Both in Euphorbiaceae, but different genera (Acalypha vs Claoxylon).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Acalypha Australis: T; Claoxylon Longifolium: T.