Are Acalypha Caturus and Claoxylon Indicum in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Euphorbiaceae.

Can you substitute Acalypha Caturus for Claoxylon Indicum?

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

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Acalypha Caturus vs Claoxylon Indicum

Acalypha caturus · Claoxylon indicum

Acalypha Caturus

Acalypha caturus

T Traditional Use

Family: Euphorbiaceae
Genus: Acalypha
Primary use: medicinal

Claoxylon Indicum

Claoxylon indicum

T Traditional Use

Family: Euphorbiaceae
Genus: Claoxylon
Primary use: medicinal

Claoxylon indicum is a plant in the spurge family Euphorbiaceae native to south and southeast Asia. The Latin word indicum means "Indian", referring to the locality of collection of the type specimen, which was probably Java, part of the Dutch East Indies at that time.

At a glance

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