Are Dichondra Repens and Ipomoea Batatas in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Convolvulaceae.

Can you substitute Dichondra Repens for Ipomoea Batatas?

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

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Dichondra Repens vs Ipomoea Batatas

Dichondra repens · Ipomoea batatas

Dichondra Repens

Dichondra repens

T Traditional Use

Family: Convolvulaceae
Genus: Dichondra
Primary use: medicinal

Dichondra repens, commonly known as kidney weed, Mercury Bay weed, tom thumb, or yilibili in the Dharawal language, is a species of flowering plant in the family Convolvulaceae and is native to Australia, New Zealand, and the Indian Ocean islands, Mauritius, Réunion and Rodrigues…

Ipomoea Batatas

Ipomoea batatas

T Traditional Use

Family: Convolvulaceae
Genus: Ipomoea
Primary use: medicinal

The sweet potato or sweetpotato is a dicotyledonous plant in the morning glory family, Convolvulaceae. Its sizeable, starchy, sweet-tasting tuberous roots are used as a root vegetable, which is a staple food in parts of the world. Cultivars of the sweet potato have been bred to b…

At a glance

· Both in Convolvulaceae, but different genera (Dichondra vs Ipomoea).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Dichondra Repens: T; Ipomoea Batatas: T.