Are Acalypha Australis and Manihot Esculenta in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Euphorbiaceae.

Can you substitute Acalypha Australis for Manihot Esculenta?

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

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Acalypha Australis vs Manihot Esculenta

Acalypha australis · Manihot esculenta

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.

Manihot Esculenta

Manihot esculenta

T Traditional Use

Family: Euphorbiaceae
Genus: Manihot
Primary use: medicinal

Manihot esculenta, commonly called cassava, manioc, or yuca, is a woody shrub of the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae, native to South America, from Brazil, Paraguay and parts of the Andes. Although a perennial plant, cassava is extensively cultivated in tropical and subtropical regi…

At a glance

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