Are Antidesma Montanum and Aporusa Yunnanensis in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Phyllanthaceae.

Can you substitute Antidesma Montanum for Aporusa Yunnanensis?

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

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Antidesma Montanum vs Aporusa Yunnanensis

Antidesma montanum · Aporusa yunnanensis

Antidesma Montanum

Antidesma montanum

T Traditional Use

Family: Phyllanthaceae
Genus: Antidesma
Primary use: medicinal

Antidesma montanum is a species of tree in the family Phyllanthaceae, native to Southeast Asia, from India to the Philippines. It can grow up to 10 m (33 ft). The fruits are edible. Four varieties have been accepted, each of which has multiple synonyms, which include Antidesma ob…

Aporusa Yunnanensis

Aporusa yunnanensis

T Traditional Use

Family: Phyllanthaceae
Genus: Aporosa
Primary use: medicinal

At a glance

· Both in Phyllanthaceae, but different genera (Antidesma vs Aporosa).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Antidesma Montanum: T; Aporusa Yunnanensis: T.