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

Yes — both belong to Anacardiaceae.

Can you substitute Mangifera Indica for Rhus 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 Rhus Chinensis

Mangifera indica · Rhus 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…

Rhus Chinensis

Rhus chinensis

T Traditional Use

Family: Anacardiaceae
Genus: Rhus
Primary use: medicinal

Rhus chinensis, the Chinese sumac or nutgall tree, is a deciduous shrub or small tree in the genus Rhus. Growing to 6 m (20 ft) tall, it has downy shoots and leaves comprising several leaflets. These turn red in autumn before falling.

At a glance

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