Are Calystegia Hederacea and Ipomoea Batatas in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Convolvulaceae.

Can you substitute Calystegia Hederacea for Ipomoea Batatas?

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

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Calystegia Hederacea vs Ipomoea Batatas

Calystegia hederacea · Ipomoea batatas

Calystegia Hederacea

Calystegia hederacea

T Traditional Use

Family: Convolvulaceae
Genus: Calystegia
Primary use: medicinal

Ipomoea Batatas

Ipomoea batatas

T Traditional Use

Family: Convolvulaceae
Genus: Ipomoea
Primary use: medicinal

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At a glance

· Both in Convolvulaceae, but different genera (Calystegia vs Ipomoea).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Calystegia Hederacea: T; Ipomoea Batatas: T.