Are Citrus Hystrix and Murraya Exotica in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Rutaceae.

Can you substitute Citrus Hystrix for Murraya Exotica?

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

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Citrus Hystrix vs Murraya Exotica

Citrus hystrix · Murraya exotica

Citrus Hystrix

Citrus hystrix

D No Clinical Evidence

Family: Rutaceae
Genus: Citrus
Primary use: culinary

Citrus hystrix, called the kaffir lime, Thai lime or makrut lime, is a citrus fruit native to tropical Southeast Asia.

Murraya Exotica

Murraya exotica

D No Clinical Evidence

Family: Rutaceae
Genus: Murraya
Primary use: culinary

Murraya paniculata, commonly known as orange jasmine, orange jessamine, china box, cosmetic barktree, or mock orange, is a species of shrub or small tree in the family Rutaceae and is native to South Asia, Southeast Asia and Australia. It has smooth bark, pinnate leaves with up t…

At a glance

· Both in Rutaceae, but different genera (Citrus vs Murraya).
· Both are primarily culinary.
· Evidence tiers — Citrus Hystrix: D; Murraya Exotica: D.