Are Aralia Chinensis and Kalopanaseptemlobus in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Araliaceae.

Can you substitute Aralia Chinensis for Kalopanaseptemlobus?

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

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Aralia Chinensis vs Kalopanaseptemlobus

Aralia chinensis · Kalopanax septemlobus

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.

Kalopanaseptemlobus

Kalopanax septemlobus

T Traditional Use

Family: Araliaceae
Genus: Kalopanax
Primary use: medicinal

Kalopanax septemlobus, common names castor aralia, tree aralia, and prickly castor oil tree, is a deciduous tree in the family Araliaceae, the sole species in the genus Kalopanax. It is native to northeastern Asia, from Sakhalin and Japan west to southwestern China. It is called …

At a glance

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