Are Aralia Chinensis and Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Araliaceae.

Can you substitute Aralia Chinensis for Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides?

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

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Aralia Chinensis vs Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides

Aralia chinensis · Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides

Aralia Chinensis

Aralia chinensis

T Traditional Use

Family: Araliaceae
Genus: Aralia
Primary use: medicinal

Aralia chinensis is a species of the family Araliaceae native to China, Vietnam, and Borneo.

Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides

Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides

T Traditional Use

Family: Araliaceae
Genus: Hydrocotyle
Primary use: medicinal

Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides is a small species of flowering plant native to southeastern Asia. It is also referred to as lawn marshpennywort. It is a dicot, formerly placed in the family Apiaceae, but more recently shown to belong in the Araliaceae. It grows in abundance when the …

At a glance

· Both in Araliaceae, but different genera (Aralia vs Hydrocotyle).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Aralia Chinensis: T; Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides: T.