Are Alternanthera Philoxeroides and Amaranthus Caudatus in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Amaranthaceae.

Can you substitute Alternanthera Philoxeroides for Amaranthus Caudatus?

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

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Alternanthera Philoxeroides vs Amaranthus Caudatus

Alternanthera philoxeroides · Amaranthus caudatus

Alternanthera Philoxeroides

Alternanthera philoxeroides

T Traditional Use

Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Alternanthera
Primary use: medicinal

Alternanthera philoxeroides, commonly referred to as alligator weed, is a native species to the temperate regions of South America, which includes Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. Argentina alone hosts around 27 species that fall within the range of the genus Alternanther…

Amaranthus Caudatus

Amaranthus caudatus

T Traditional Use

Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Amaranthus
Primary use: medicinal

Amaranthus caudatus is a species of annual flowering plant. It goes by common names such as love-lies-bleeding, pendant amaranth, tassel flower, velvet flower, and foxtail amaranth.

At a glance

· Both in Amaranthaceae, but different genera (Alternanthera vs Amaranthus).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Alternanthera Philoxeroides: T; Amaranthus Caudatus: T.