Are Acalypha Caturus and Euphorbia Antiquorum in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Euphorbiaceae.

Can you substitute Acalypha Caturus for Euphorbia Antiquorum?

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

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Acalypha Caturus vs Euphorbia Antiquorum

Acalypha caturus · Euphorbia antiquorum

Acalypha Caturus

Acalypha caturus

T Traditional Use

Family: Euphorbiaceae
Genus: Acalypha
Primary use: medicinal

Euphorbia Antiquorum

Euphorbia antiquorum

T Traditional Use

Family: Euphorbiaceae
Genus: Euphorbia sect. Euphorbia
Primary use: medicinal

Euphorbia antiquorum, known as antique spurge and "Euphorbia of the Ancients", is a species of succulent plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is widespread throughout peninsular India, but its wild origin is obscure. Escaped or naturalized and widely cultivated in neighbouring r…

At a glance

· Both in Euphorbiaceae, but different genera (Acalypha vs Euphorbia sect. Euphorbia).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Acalypha Caturus: T; Euphorbia Antiquorum: T.