Are Commelina Paludosa and Floscopa Scandens in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Commelinaceae.

Can you substitute Commelina Paludosa for Floscopa Scandens?

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

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Commelina Paludosa vs Floscopa Scandens

Commelina paludosa · Floscopa scandens

Commelina Paludosa

Commelina paludosa

T Traditional Use

Family: Commelinaceae
Genus: Commelina
Primary use: medicinal

Floscopa Scandens

Floscopa scandens

T Traditional Use

Family: Commelinaceae
Genus: Floscopa
Primary use: medicinal

Floscopa scandens is a species of flowering plant in the family Commelinaceae. It is sometimes referred to by the common name climbing flower cup. It is a subscandent herb native to the Andaman Islands, Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, China, East Himalaya, India, Java, Laos,…

At a glance

· Both in Commelinaceae, but different genera (Commelina vs Floscopa).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Commelina Paludosa: T; Floscopa Scandens: T.