Are Amalocalymicrolobus and Cynanchum Auriculatum in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Apocynaceae.

Can you substitute Amalocalymicrolobus for Cynanchum Auriculatum?

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

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Amalocalymicrolobus vs Cynanchum Auriculatum

Amalocalyx microlobus · Cynanchum auriculatum

Amalocalymicrolobus

Amalocalyx microlobus

T Traditional Use

Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Amalocalyx
Primary use: medicinal

Amalocalyx is a genus of plant in family Apocynaceae consisting of lianas often found clinging to trees. It was first described as a genus in 1898.

Cynanchum Auriculatum

Cynanchum auriculatum

T Traditional Use

Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Cynanchum
Primary use: medicinal

Vincetoxicum auriculatum, synonym Cynanchum auriculatum, is a species of climbing vine. Its Chinese name is niu pi xiao [ 牛皮消 ]. V. auriculatum flowers between June and August; fruiting from August all the way to December.

At a glance

· Both in Apocynaceae, but different genera (Amalocalyx vs Cynanchum).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Amalocalymicrolobus: T; Cynanchum Auriculatum: T.