Are Mangifera Indica and Spondias Dulcis in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Anacardiaceae.

Can you substitute Mangifera Indica for Spondias Dulcis?

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

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Mangifera Indica vs Spondias Dulcis

Mangifera indica · Spondias dulcis

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…

Spondias Dulcis

Spondias dulcis

T Traditional Use

Family: Anacardiaceae
Genus: Spondias
Primary use: medicinal

Spondias dulcis, known commonly as Polynesian plum or Tahiti apple, is a tropical fruit tree native to Melanesia, with edible fruit containing a fibrous pit.

At a glance

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