Are Amalocalymicrolobus and Telosma Cordata in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Apocynaceae.

Can you substitute Amalocalymicrolobus for Telosma Cordata?

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

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Amalocalymicrolobus vs Telosma Cordata

Amalocalyx microlobus · Telosma cordata

Amalocalymicrolobus

Amalocalyx microlobus

T Traditional Use

Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Amalocalyx
Primary use: medicinal

Amalocalyx is a genus of plant in family Apocynaceae consisting of lianas often found clinging to trees. It was first described as a genus in 1898.

Telosma Cordata

Telosma cordata

T Traditional Use

Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Telosma
Primary use: medicinal

Telosma cordata is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae, native to China and Indo-China. It is cultivated elsewhere and may occur wild as an introduced species. Common names include Chinese violet, cowslip creeper, Pakalana vine, Tonkin jasmine and Tonkinese cre…

At a glance

· Both in Apocynaceae, but different genera (Amalocalyx vs Telosma).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Amalocalymicrolobus: T; Telosma Cordata: T.