Are Claoxylon Indicum and Cnidoscolus Aconitifolius in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Euphorbiaceae.

Can you substitute Claoxylon Indicum for Cnidoscolus Aconitifolius?

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

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Claoxylon Indicum vs Cnidoscolus Aconitifolius

Claoxylon indicum · Cnidoscolus aconitifolius

Claoxylon Indicum

Claoxylon indicum

T Traditional Use

Family: Euphorbiaceae
Genus: Claoxylon
Primary use: medicinal

Claoxylon indicum is a plant in the spurge family Euphorbiaceae native to south and southeast Asia. The Latin word indicum means "Indian", referring to the locality of collection of the type specimen, which was probably Java, part of the Dutch East Indies at that time.

Cnidoscolus Aconitifolius

Cnidoscolus aconitifolius

T Traditional Use

Family: Euphorbiaceae
Genus: Cnidoscolus
Primary use: medicinal

Cnidoscolus aconitifolius, commonly known as chaya, tree spinach, Mayan tree spinach, or spinach tree, is a large, fast-growing and leafy perennial shrub in the spurge family Euphorbiaceae.

At a glance

· Both in Euphorbiaceae, but different genera (Claoxylon vs Cnidoscolus).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Claoxylon Indicum: T; Cnidoscolus Aconitifolius: T.