Are Cynanchum Auriculatum and Dregea Volubilis in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Apocynaceae.

Can you substitute Cynanchum Auriculatum for Dregea Volubilis?

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

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Cynanchum Auriculatum vs Dregea Volubilis

Cynanchum auriculatum · Dregea volubilis

Cynanchum Auriculatum

Cynanchum auriculatum

T Traditional Use

Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Cynanchum
Primary use: medicinal

Vincetoxicum auriculatum, synonym Cynanchum auriculatum, is a species of climbing vine. Its Chinese name is niu pi xiao [ 牛皮消 ]. V. auriculatum flowers between June and August; fruiting from August all the way to December.

Dregea Volubilis

Dregea volubilis

T Traditional Use

Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Dregea
Primary use: medicinal

Stephanotis volubilis, synonyms including Dregea volubilis, is a species of plant in the family Apocynaceae that is native from north-east Pakistan eastwards to south China and southwards to Java.

At a glance

· Both in Apocynaceae, but different genera (Cynanchum vs Dregea).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Cynanchum Auriculatum: T; Dregea Volubilis: T.