Are Mangifera Indica and Pistacia Chinensis in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Anacardiaceae.

Can you substitute Mangifera Indica for Pistacia Chinensis?

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

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Mangifera Indica vs Pistacia Chinensis

Mangifera indica · Pistacia chinensis

Mangifera Indica

Mangifera indica

T Traditional Use

Family: Anacardiaceae
Genus: Mangifera
Primary use: medicinal

Mangifera indica, commonly known as the mango after its fruit, is an evergreen species of flowering plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is a large fruit tree, capable of growing to a height and width of 30 m (100 ft). There are two distinct genetic populations in modern mangoes…

Pistacia Chinensis

Pistacia chinensis

T Traditional Use

Family: Anacardiaceae
Genus: Pistacia
Primary use: medicinal

Pistacia chinensis, the Chinese pistache, is a small to medium-sized tree in the genus Pistacia in the cashew family Anacardiaceae, native to central and western China. This species is planted as a street tree in temperate areas worldwide due to its attractive fruit and autumn fo…

At a glance

· Both in Anacardiaceae, but different genera (Mangifera vs Pistacia).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Mangifera Indica: T; Pistacia Chinensis: T.