Are Acacia Pennata and Parkia Timoriana in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Fabaceae.

Can you substitute Acacia Pennata for Parkia Timoriana?

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

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Acacia Pennata vs Parkia Timoriana

Acacia pennata · Parkia timoriana

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 …

Parkia Timoriana

Parkia timoriana

T Traditional Use

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Parkia
Primary use: medicinal

Parkia timoriana is a species of flowering plant in the Mimosa subfamily (Mimosoideae) of the legume family. English common names include tree bean. It is native to Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar, Indonesia, and Assam and Manipur in India. It is widely cultivated for food and wood, …

At a glance

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