Are Apios Americana and Psophocarpus Tetragonolobus in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Fabaceae.

Can you substitute Apios Americana for Psophocarpus Tetragonolobus?

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

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Apios Americana vs Psophocarpus Tetragonolobus

Apios americana · Psophocarpus tetragonolobus

Apios Americana

Apios americana

T Traditional Use

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Apios
Primary use: medicinal

Apios americana, sometimes called the American groundnut, potato bean, hopniss, Indian potato, hodoimo, America-hodoimo, cinnamon vine, or groundnut is a deciduous or evergreen perennial vine that bears edible beans and large edible tubers.

Psophocarpus Tetragonolobus

Psophocarpus tetragonolobus

T Traditional Use

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Psophocarpus
Primary use: medicinal

The winged bean, also known as cigarillas, Goa bean, four-angled bean, four-cornered bean, manila bean, princess bean, star bean, kamrangi bean, pea, or dragon bean, is a tropical herbaceous legume plant.

At a glance

· Both in Fabaceae, but different genera (Apios vs Psophocarpus).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Apios Americana: T; Psophocarpus Tetragonolobus: T.