Are Anredera Cordifolia and Ullucus Tuberosus in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Basellaceae.

Can you substitute Anredera Cordifolia for Ullucus Tuberosus?

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

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Anredera Cordifolia vs Ullucus Tuberosus

Anredera cordifolia · Ullucus tuberosus

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…

Ullucus Tuberosus

Ullucus tuberosus

T Traditional Use

Family: Basellaceae
Genus: Ullucus
Primary use: medicinal

Ullucus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Basellaceae, with one species, Ullucus tuberosus, a plant grown primarily as a root vegetable, secondarily as a leaf vegetable. The name ulluco is derived from the Quechua word ulluku, but depending on the region, it has many d…

At a glance

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