Are Alternanthera Philoxeroides and Chamissoa Altissima in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Amaranthaceae.

Can you substitute Alternanthera Philoxeroides for Chamissoa Altissima?

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

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Alternanthera Philoxeroides vs Chamissoa Altissima

Alternanthera philoxeroides · Chamissoa altissima

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…

Chamissoa Altissima

Chamissoa altissima

T Traditional Use

Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Chamissoa
Primary use: medicinal

Chamissoa altissima, or false chaff flower, is native to North and South America. In Brazil it grows in the Cerrado vegetation.

At a glance

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