Are Alternanthera Philoxeroides and Kochia Scoparia in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Amaranthaceae.

Can you substitute Alternanthera Philoxeroides for Kochia Scoparia?

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

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Alternanthera Philoxeroides vs Kochia Scoparia

Alternanthera philoxeroides · Kochia scoparia

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…

Kochia Scoparia

Kochia scoparia

T Traditional Use

Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Kochia
Primary use: medicinal

Bassia scoparia is a large annual herb in the family Amaranthaceae native to Eurasia. It has been introduced to many parts of North America, where it is found in grassland, prairie, and desert shrub ecosystems. Its common names include summer cypress, mock-cypress, kochia, belved…

At a glance

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