Are Alternanthera Sessilis and Kochia Scoparia in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Amaranthaceae.

Can you substitute Alternanthera Sessilis for Kochia Scoparia?

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

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Alternanthera Sessilis vs Kochia Scoparia

Alternanthera sessilis · Kochia scoparia

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.

Kochia Scoparia

Kochia scoparia

T Traditional Use

Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Kochia
Primary use: medicinal

Bassia scoparia is a large annual herb in the family Amaranthaceae native to Eurasia. It has been introduced to many parts of North America, where it is found in grassland, prairie, and desert shrub ecosystems. Its common names include summer cypress, mock-cypress, kochia, belved…

At a glance

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