Are Spondias Dulcis and Spondias Pinnata in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Anacardiaceae.

Can you substitute Spondias Dulcis for Spondias Pinnata?

They are close relatives in the genus Spondias, often substitutable with flavor adjustments.

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Spondias Dulcis vs Spondias Pinnata

Spondias dulcis · Spondias pinnata

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.

Spondias Pinnata

Spondias pinnata

T Traditional Use

Family: Anacardiaceae
Genus: Spondias
Primary use: medicinal

Spondias pinnata, sometimes also known as hog plum, is a species of tree with edible sour fruits. It is native to the Philippines and Indonesia, but has been widely naturalized in South Asia, Mainland Southeast Asia, Southern China, and the Solomon Islands. It belongs to the fami…

At a glance

· Same genus (Spondias) — close relatives, often substitutable.
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Spondias Dulcis: T; Spondias Pinnata: T.