Are Bouea Macrophylla and Rhus Chinensis in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Anacardiaceae.

Can you substitute Bouea Macrophylla for Rhus Chinensis?

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

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Bouea Macrophylla vs Rhus Chinensis

Bouea macrophylla · Rhus chinensis

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.

Rhus Chinensis

Rhus chinensis

T Traditional Use

Family: Anacardiaceae
Genus: Rhus
Primary use: medicinal

Rhus chinensis, the Chinese sumac or nutgall tree, is a deciduous shrub or small tree in the genus Rhus. Growing to 6 m (20 ft) tall, it has downy shoots and leaves comprising several leaflets. These turn red in autumn before falling.

At a glance

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