Are Alternanthera Sessilis and Amaranthus Caudatus in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Amaranthaceae.

Can you substitute Alternanthera Sessilis for Amaranthus Caudatus?

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

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Alternanthera Sessilis vs Amaranthus Caudatus

Alternanthera sessilis · Amaranthus caudatus

Alternanthera Sessilis

Alternanthera sessilis

T Traditional Use

Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Alternanthera
Primary use: medicinal

Alternanthera sessilis is a flowering plant known by several common names, including sissoo spinach, Brazilian spinach, sessile joyweed, dwarf copperleaf. It is cultivated as a vegetable worldwide.

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 (Alternanthera vs Amaranthus).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Alternanthera Sessilis: T; Amaranthus Caudatus: T.