Are Alternanthera Sessilis and Chamissoa Altissima in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Amaranthaceae.

Can you substitute Alternanthera Sessilis for Chamissoa Altissima?

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

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Alternanthera Sessilis vs Chamissoa Altissima

Alternanthera sessilis · Chamissoa altissima

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.

Chamissoa Altissima

Chamissoa altissima

T Traditional Use

Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Chamissoa
Primary use: medicinal

Chamissoa altissima, or false chaff flower, is native to North and South America. In Brazil it grows in the Cerrado vegetation.

At a glance

· Both in Amaranthaceae, but different genera (Alternanthera vs Chamissoa).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Alternanthera Sessilis: T; Chamissoa Altissima: T.