Are Amorphophallus Konjac and Lasia Spinosa in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Araceae.

Can you substitute Amorphophallus Konjac for Lasia Spinosa?

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

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Amorphophallus Konjac vs Lasia Spinosa

Amorphophallus konjac · Lasia spinosa

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.

Lasia Spinosa

Lasia spinosa

T Traditional Use

Family: Araceae
Genus: Lasia
Primary use: medicinal

At a glance

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