Are Abelmoschus Esculentus and Hibiscus Tiliaceus in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Malvaceae.

Can you substitute Abelmoschus Esculentus for Hibiscus Tiliaceus?

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

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Abelmoschus Esculentus vs Hibiscus Tiliaceus

Abelmoschus esculentus · Hibiscus tiliaceus

Abelmoschus Esculentus

Abelmoschus esculentus

T Traditional Use

Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Abelmoschus
Primary use: medicinal

Okra, Abelmoschus esculentus, known in some English-speaking countries as lady's fingers, is a flowering plant in the mallow family native to East Africa. Cultivated in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate regions around the world for its edible green seed pods, okra is used…

Hibiscus Tiliaceus

Hibiscus tiliaceus

T Traditional Use

Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Hibiscus
Primary use: medicinal

Hibiscus tiliaceus, commonly known as the sea hibiscus or coast cottonwood, is an evergreen species of flowering tree in the mallow family, Malvaceae, with a pantropical distribution along coastlines. It has also been introduced to Florida and New Zealand. It has been debated whe…

At a glance

· Both in Malvaceae, but different genera (Abelmoschus vs Hibiscus).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Abelmoschus Esculentus: T; Hibiscus Tiliaceus: T.