Are Acacia Pennata and Psophocarpus Tetragonolobus in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Fabaceae.

Can you substitute Acacia Pennata for Psophocarpus Tetragonolobus?

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

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Acacia Pennata vs Psophocarpus Tetragonolobus

Acacia pennata · Psophocarpus tetragonolobus

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 …

Psophocarpus Tetragonolobus

Psophocarpus tetragonolobus

T Traditional Use

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Psophocarpus
Primary use: medicinal

The winged bean, also known as cigarillas, Goa bean, four-angled bean, four-cornered bean, manila bean, princess bean, star bean, kamrangi bean, pea, or dragon bean, is a tropical herbaceous legume plant.

At a glance

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