Are Abelmoschus Manihot and Thespesia Lampas in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Malvaceae.

Can you substitute Abelmoschus Manihot for Thespesia Lampas?

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

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Abelmoschus Manihot vs Thespesia Lampas

Abelmoschus manihot · Thespesia lampas

Abelmoschus Manihot

Abelmoschus manihot

T Traditional Use

Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Abelmoschus
Primary use: medicinal

Abelmoschus manihot, commonly known as aibika, is a flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is also known as the sunset muskmallow, sunset hibiscus, or hibiscus manihot. It is a tropical subshrub or shrub native to Asia, New Guinea, and Queensland. It is cultivated and eaten …

Thespesia Lampas

Thespesia lampas

T Traditional Use

Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Thespesia
Primary use: medicinal

Azanza lampas is an Asian shrub in the family Malvaceae and tribe Gossypieae; its native range is tropical and subtropical Asia. It has yellow flowers, grows up to 3 metres and in Vietnam it is called Tra nhỏ.

At a glance

· Both in Malvaceae, but different genera (Abelmoschus vs Thespesia).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Abelmoschus Manihot: T; Thespesia Lampas: T.