Are Anisomeles Indica and Clerodendrum Colebrookianum in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Lamiaceae.

Can you substitute Anisomeles Indica for Clerodendrum Colebrookianum?

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

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Anisomeles Indica vs Clerodendrum Colebrookianum

Anisomeles indica · Clerodendrum colebrookianum

Anisomeles Indica

Anisomeles indica

T Traditional Use

Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Anisomeles
Primary use: medicinal

Anisomeles indica, or catmint, is a species of herbaceous plant native to eastern Asia and naturalized on some Pacific islands. It belongs to Lamiaceae family. In Bangla it's called Gobura/Opang, in Hindi - Kala bhangra/Gobara. Other names - Malabar catmint, Chedayan, Gopali, Tho…

Clerodendrum Colebrookianum

Clerodendrum colebrookianum

T Traditional Use

Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Clerodendrum
Primary use: medicinal

Clerodendrum glandulosum, commonly known as East Indian glory bower, is a perennial shrub belonging to the family Lamiaceae, but sometimes classified under Verbenaceae. It is one of the most well known among ~400 species of Clerodendrum, as it is widely used in traditional practi…

At a glance

· Both in Lamiaceae, but different genera (Anisomeles vs Clerodendrum).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Anisomeles Indica: T; Clerodendrum Colebrookianum: T.