Are Amorphophallus Hayi and Amorphophallus Konjac in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Araceae.

Can you substitute Amorphophallus Hayi for Amorphophallus Konjac?

They are close relatives in the genus Amorphophallus, often substitutable with flavor adjustments.

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Amorphophallus Hayi vs Amorphophallus Konjac

Amorphophallus hayi · Amorphophallus konjac

Amorphophallus Hayi

Amorphophallus hayi

T Traditional Use

Family: Araceae
Genus: Amorphophallus
Primary use: medicinal

Amorphophallus Konjac

Amorphophallus konjac

T Traditional Use

Family: Araceae
Genus: Amorphophallus
Primary use: medicinal

Amorphophallus konjac, commonly known as moyu, juruo (蒟蒻), konnyaku konjac, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. In English, it is also referred to as devil's tongue, voodoo lily, snake palm, or elephant yam.

At a glance

· Same genus (Amorphophallus) — close relatives, often substitutable.
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Amorphophallus Hayi: T; Amorphophallus Konjac: T.