Are Bouea Macrophylla and Mangifera Indica in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Anacardiaceae.

Can you substitute Bouea Macrophylla for Mangifera Indica?

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

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Bouea Macrophylla vs Mangifera Indica

Bouea macrophylla · Mangifera indica

Bouea Macrophylla

Bouea macrophylla

T Traditional Use

Family: Anacardiaceae
Genus: Bouea
Primary use: medicinal

Bouea macrophylla, commonly known as gandaria, Burmese plum, Marian plum, plum mango, mango plum or maprang in English, is a species of flowering plant native to Southeast Asia. The tree belongs to the family Anacardiaceae which also includes mango and cashew.

Mangifera Indica

Mangifera indica

T Traditional Use

Family: Anacardiaceae
Genus: Mangifera
Primary use: medicinal

Mangifera indica, commonly known as the mango after its fruit, is an evergreen species of flowering plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is a large fruit tree, capable of growing to a height and width of 30 m (100 ft). There are two distinct genetic populations in modern mangoes…

At a glance

· Both in Anacardiaceae, but different genera (Bouea vs Mangifera).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Bouea Macrophylla: T; Mangifera Indica: T.