Are Trema Orientale and Ulmus Macrocarpa in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Ulmaceae.

Can you substitute Trema Orientale for Ulmus Macrocarpa?

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

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Trema Orientale vs Ulmus Macrocarpa

Trema orientale · Ulmus macrocarpa

Trema Orientale

Trema orientale

T Traditional Use

Family: Ulmaceae
Genus: Trema
Primary use: medicinal

Trema orientale is a species of flowering tree in the hemp family, Cannabaceae. It is known by many common names, including charcoal-tree, Indian charcoal-tree, pigeon wood, Oriental trema, and in Hawaii, where it has become naturalized, gunpowder tree, or nalita. It has a near u…

Ulmus Macrocarpa

Ulmus macrocarpa

T Traditional Use

Family: Ulmaceae
Genus: Ulmus
Primary use: medicinal

Ulmus macrocarpa Hance, the large-fruited elm, is a deciduous tree or large shrub endemic to the Far East excluding Japan. It is notable for its tolerance of drought and extreme cold and is the predominant vegetation on the dunes of the Khorchin sandy lands in the Jilin province …

At a glance

· Both in Ulmaceae, but different genera (Trema vs Ulmus).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Trema Orientale: T; Ulmus Macrocarpa: T.