Are Amorphophallus Konjac and Arisaema Erubescens in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Araceae.

Can you substitute Amorphophallus Konjac for Arisaema Erubescens?

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

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Amorphophallus Konjac vs Arisaema Erubescens

Amorphophallus konjac · Arisaema erubescens

Amorphophallus Konjac

Amorphophallus konjac

T Traditional Use

Family: Araceae
Genus: Amorphophallus
Primary use: medicinal

Amorphophallus konjac, commonly known as moyu, juruo (蒟蒻), konnyaku konjac, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. In English, it is also referred to as devil's tongue, voodoo lily, snake palm, or elephant yam.

Arisaema Erubescens

Arisaema erubescens

T Traditional Use

Family: Araceae
Genus: Arisaema
Primary use: medicinal

Arisaema erubescens is a flowering plant species in the genus Arisaema, endemic to Nepal.

At a glance

· Both in Araceae, but different genera (Amorphophallus vs Arisaema).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Amorphophallus Konjac: T; Arisaema Erubescens: T.