Are Antidesma Acidum and Phyllanthus Urinaria in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Phyllanthaceae.

Can you substitute Antidesma Acidum for Phyllanthus Urinaria?

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

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Antidesma Acidum vs Phyllanthus Urinaria

Antidesma acidum · Phyllanthus urinaria

Antidesma Acidum

Antidesma acidum

T Traditional Use

Family: Phyllanthaceae
Genus: Antidesma
Primary use: medicinal

Antidesma acidum is a shrub or small tree that is native to an area from Java to Southwestern China and Pakistan. It is a long-lived, shade-tolerant species that is usually found under closed-canopy. The fruit is eaten in many places, the leaves in some locations. In Luang Praban…

Phyllanthus Urinaria

Phyllanthus urinaria

T Traditional Use

Family: Phyllanthaceae
Genus: Phyllanthus
Primary use: medicinal

Phyllanthus urinaria is a species of annual flowering plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is native to Asia and has an introduced presence in tropical and subtropical areas worldwide. It has common names such as chamber bitter, gripeweed, shatterstone, stonebreaker, and leaffl…

At a glance

· Both in Phyllanthaceae, but different genera (Antidesma vs Phyllanthus).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Antidesma Acidum: T; Phyllanthus Urinaria: T.