Are Clerodendrum Bungei and Clerodendrum Japonicum in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Lamiaceae.

Can you substitute Clerodendrum Bungei for Clerodendrum Japonicum?

They are close relatives in the genus Clerodendrum, often substitutable with flavor adjustments.

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Clerodendrum Bungei vs Clerodendrum Japonicum

Clerodendrum bungei · Clerodendrum japonicum

Clerodendrum Bungei

Clerodendrum bungei

T Traditional Use

Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Clerodendrum
Primary use: medicinal

Clerodendrum bungei, commonly known as rose glory bower, glory flower or Mexican hydrangea, is a species of flowering plant in the deadnettle family, Lamiaceae. Native to China, it is commonly grown in gardens as an ornamental shrub. It has escaped from cultivation and is natural…

Clerodendrum Japonicum

Clerodendrum japonicum

T Traditional Use

Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Clerodendrum
Primary use: medicinal

At a glance

· Same genus (Clerodendrum) — close relatives, often substitutable.
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Clerodendrum Bungei: T; Clerodendrum Japonicum: T.