Are Cynanchum Auriculatum and Melodinus Tenuicaudatus in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Apocynaceae.

Can you substitute Cynanchum Auriculatum for Melodinus Tenuicaudatus?

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

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Cynanchum Auriculatum vs Melodinus Tenuicaudatus

Cynanchum auriculatum · Melodinus tenuicaudatus

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.

Melodinus Tenuicaudatus

Melodinus tenuicaudatus

T Traditional Use

Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Melodinus
Primary use: medicinal

At a glance

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