Are Antidesma Montanum and Phyllanthus Urinaria in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Phyllanthaceae.

Can you substitute Antidesma Montanum for Phyllanthus Urinaria?

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

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Antidesma Montanum vs Phyllanthus Urinaria

Antidesma montanum · Phyllanthus urinaria

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…

Phyllanthus Urinaria

Phyllanthus urinaria

T Traditional Use

Family: Phyllanthaceae
Genus: Phyllanthus
Primary use: medicinal

Phyllanthus urinaria is a species of annual flowering plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is native to Asia and has an introduced presence in tropical and subtropical areas worldwide. It has common names such as chamber bitter, gripeweed, shatterstone, stonebreaker, and leaffl…

At a glance

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