Are Garcinia Schomburgkiana and Yarrow in the same botanical family?

No — Garcinia Schomburgkiana is Clusiaceae and Yarrow is Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Garcinia Schomburgkiana for Yarrow?

They come from different families (Clusiaceae and Asteraceae), so direct substitution is uncommon.

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Garcinia Schomburgkiana vs Yarrow

Garcinia schomburgkiana · Achillea millefolium

Garcinia Schomburgkiana

Garcinia schomburgkiana

T Traditional Use

Family: Clusiaceae
Genus: Garcinia
Primary use: medicinal

Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Achillea
Primary use: medicinal

Achillea millefolium, commonly known as yarrow or common yarrow, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. Growing to 1 metre tall, it is characterized by small whitish flowers, a tall stem of fernlike leaves, and a pungent odor.

At a glance

· Different families — Clusiaceae vs Asteraceae.
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Garcinia Schomburgkiana: T; Yarrow: T.