Are Amorphophallus Konjac and Pinellia Pedatisecta in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Araceae.

Can you substitute Amorphophallus Konjac for Pinellia Pedatisecta?

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

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Amorphophallus Konjac vs Pinellia Pedatisecta

Amorphophallus konjac · Pinellia pedatisecta

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.

Pinellia Pedatisecta

Pinellia pedatisecta

T Traditional Use

Family: Araceae
Genus: Pinellia
Primary use: medicinal

At a glance

· Both in Araceae, but different genera (Amorphophallus vs Pinellia).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Amorphophallus Konjac: T; Pinellia Pedatisecta: T.