Are Calendula and Sigesbeckia Orientalis in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Calendula for Sigesbeckia Orientalis?

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

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Calendula vs Sigesbeckia Orientalis

Calendula officinalis · Sigesbeckia orientalis

Calendula

Calendula officinalis

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Calendula
Primary use: medicinal

Calendula officinalis, Mary's gold, common marigold, the pot marigold, Scotch marigold, or ruddles, is a flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is probably native to southern Europe, but its long history of cultivation makes its precise origin unknown, and it is wide…

Sigesbeckia Orientalis

Sigesbeckia orientalis

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Sigesbeckia
Primary use: medicinal

Sigesbeckia orientalis, commonly known as Indian weed or common St. Paul's wort, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a small, upright, sparsely branched shrub with yellow flowers and widespread in Asia, Africa and Australia.

At a glance

· Both in Asteraceae, but different genera (Calendula vs Sigesbeckia).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Calendula: T; Sigesbeckia Orientalis: T.