Are Dicliptera Chinensis and Thunbergia Grandiflora in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Acanthaceae.

Can you substitute Dicliptera Chinensis for Thunbergia Grandiflora?

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

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Dicliptera Chinensis vs Thunbergia Grandiflora

Dicliptera chinensis · Thunbergia grandiflora

Dicliptera Chinensis

Dicliptera chinensis

T Traditional Use

Family: Acanthaceae
Genus: Dicliptera
Primary use: medicinal

Dicliptera chinensis, commonly known as Chinese foldwing, is a species of subshrub of the plant family Acanthaceae. It occurs in mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, and South and Southeast Asia.

Thunbergia Grandiflora

Thunbergia grandiflora

T Traditional Use

Family: Acanthaceae
Genus: Thunbergia
Primary use: medicinal

Thunbergia grandiflora is an evergreen vine in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to China, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Indochina and Myanmar and widely naturalised elsewhere. Common names include Bengal clockvine, Bengal trumpet, blue skyflower, blue thunbergia, blue trumpetvine…

At a glance

· Both in Acanthaceae, but different genera (Dicliptera vs Thunbergia).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Dicliptera Chinensis: T; Thunbergia Grandiflora: T.