Are Clerodendrum Bungei and Vitedoniana in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Lamiaceae.

Can you substitute Clerodendrum Bungei for Vitedoniana?

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

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Clerodendrum Bungei vs Vitedoniana

Clerodendrum bungei · Vitex doniana

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…

Vitedoniana

Vitex doniana

T Traditional Use

Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Vitex
Primary use: medicinal

Vitex doniana is a tree native to the Afrotropics. Its fruits are one of several fruits called black plums. This tree is often grown for its fruits.

At a glance

· Both in Lamiaceae, but different genera (Clerodendrum vs Vitex).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Clerodendrum Bungei: T; Vitedoniana: T.