Are Asystasia Gangetica and Pseuderanthemum Carruthersii in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Acanthaceae.

Can you substitute Asystasia Gangetica for Pseuderanthemum Carruthersii?

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

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Asystasia Gangetica vs Pseuderanthemum Carruthersii

Asystasia gangetica · Pseuderanthemum carruthersii

Asystasia Gangetica

Asystasia gangetica

T Traditional Use

Family: Acanthaceae
Genus: Asystasia
Primary use: medicinal

Asystasia gangetica is a species of plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is commonly known as the Chinese violet, coromandel or creeping foxglove. In South Africa this plant may simply be called asystasia.

Pseuderanthemum Carruthersii

Pseuderanthemum carruthersii

T Traditional Use

Family: Acanthaceae
Genus: Pseuderanthemum
Primary use: medicinal

Pseuderanthemum carruthersii, the Carruthers' falseface, is a species of plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native from the Solomon Islands to Vanuatu.

At a glance

· Both in Acanthaceae, but different genera (Asystasia vs Pseuderanthemum).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Asystasia Gangetica: T; Pseuderanthemum Carruthersii: T.