Are Acacia Pennata and Macrotyloma Uniflorum in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Fabaceae.

Can you substitute Acacia Pennata for Macrotyloma Uniflorum?

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

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Acacia Pennata vs Macrotyloma Uniflorum

Acacia pennata · Macrotyloma uniflorum

Acacia Pennata

Acacia pennata

T Traditional Use

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Acacia
Primary use: medicinal

Senegalia pennata, is a species of plant which is native to South and Southeast Asia. It is a shrub or small tropical tree which grows up to 5 metres (16 ft) in height. Its leaves are bipinnate with linear-oblong and glabrous pinnules. Its yellowish flowers are terminal panicles …

Macrotyloma Uniflorum

Macrotyloma uniflorum

T Traditional Use

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Macrotyloma
Primary use: medicinal

Macrotyloma uniflorum is a legume native to tropical southern Asia. Known for its distinct taste and texture, its rich nutrients and reputed medicinal properties, it is widely used in many cuisines. It is also commonly grown for horse feed, hence the name "horse gram". Horse gram…

At a glance

· Both in Fabaceae, but different genera (Acacia vs Macrotyloma).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Acacia Pennata: T; Macrotyloma Uniflorum: T.