Are Commelina Communis and Pollia Secundiflora in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Commelinaceae.

Can you substitute Commelina Communis for Pollia Secundiflora?

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

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Commelina Communis vs Pollia Secundiflora

Commelina communis · Pollia secundiflora

Commelina Communis

Commelina communis

T Traditional Use

Family: Commelinaceae
Genus: Commelina
Primary use: medicinal

Commelina communis the Asiatic dayflower, is an herbaceous annual plant in the dayflower family. It gets its name because the blooms last for only one day. It is native throughout much of East Asia and northern parts of Southeast Asia. In China, the plant is known as yazhicao, ro…

Pollia Secundiflora

Pollia secundiflora

T Traditional Use

Family: Commelinaceae
Genus: Pollia
Primary use: medicinal

At a glance

· Both in Commelinaceae, but different genera (Commelina vs Pollia).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Commelina Communis: T; Pollia Secundiflora: T.