Are Anredera Cordifolia and Basella Alba in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Basellaceae.

Can you substitute Anredera Cordifolia for Basella Alba?

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

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Anredera Cordifolia vs Basella Alba

Anredera cordifolia · Basella alba

Anredera Cordifolia

Anredera cordifolia

T Traditional Use

Family: Basellaceae
Genus: Anredera
Primary use: medicinal

Anredera cordifolia, commonly known as the Madeira vine or mignonette vine, is a South American species of ornamental succulent vine of the family Basellaceae. The combination of fleshy leaves and thick aerial tubers makes this a very heavy vine. It smothers trees and other veget…

Basella Alba

Basella alba

T Traditional Use

Family: Basellaceae
Genus: Basella
Primary use: medicinal

Basella alba is a perennial vine in the family Basellaceae. It is also known by common names including Malabar spinach, vine spinach, Ceylon spinach, alugbati and Indian spinach.

At a glance

· Both in Basellaceae, but different genera (Anredera vs Basella).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Anredera Cordifolia: T; Basella Alba: T.