Are Achyranthes Aspera and Amaranthus Caudatus in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Amaranthaceae.

Can you substitute Achyranthes Aspera for Amaranthus Caudatus?

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

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Achyranthes Aspera vs Amaranthus Caudatus

Achyranthes aspera · Amaranthus caudatus

Achyranthes Aspera

Achyranthes aspera

T Traditional Use

Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Achyranthes
Primary use: medicinal

Achyranthes aspera is a species of plant in the family Amaranthaceae. It is distributed throughout the tropical world. It can be found in many places growing as an introduced species and a common weed. It is an invasive species in some areas, including many Pacific Islands enviro…

Amaranthus Caudatus

Amaranthus caudatus

T Traditional Use

Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Amaranthus
Primary use: medicinal

Amaranthus caudatus is a species of annual flowering plant. It goes by common names such as love-lies-bleeding, pendant amaranth, tassel flower, velvet flower, and foxtail amaranth.

At a glance

· Both in Amaranthaceae, but different genera (Achyranthes vs Amaranthus).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Achyranthes Aspera: T; Amaranthus Caudatus: T.