Are Antidesma Acidum and Sauropus Androgynus in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Phyllanthaceae.

Can you substitute Antidesma Acidum for Sauropus Androgynus?

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

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Antidesma Acidum vs Sauropus Androgynus

Antidesma acidum · Sauropus androgynus

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…

Sauropus Androgynus

Sauropus androgynus

T Traditional Use

Family: Phyllanthaceae
Genus: Sauropus
Primary use: medicinal

Phyllanthus androgynus, also known as katuk, star gooseberry, or sweet leaf, is a species of plant in the family Phyllanthaceae, native to tropical and subtropical Asia and grown in some areas as a leaf vegetable.

At a glance

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