Are Apios Americana and Leucaena Leucocephala in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Fabaceae.

Can you substitute Apios Americana for Leucaena Leucocephala?

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

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Apios Americana vs Leucaena Leucocephala

Apios americana · Leucaena leucocephala

Apios Americana

Apios americana

T Traditional Use

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Apios
Primary use: medicinal

Apios americana, sometimes called the American groundnut, potato bean, hopniss, Indian potato, hodoimo, America-hodoimo, cinnamon vine, or groundnut is a deciduous or evergreen perennial vine that bears edible beans and large edible tubers.

Leucaena Leucocephala

Leucaena leucocephala

T Traditional Use

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Leucaena
Primary use: medicinal

Leucaena leucocephala is a small fast-growing mimosoid tree native to southern Mexico and northern Central America. It is now naturalized throughout the tropics including parts of Asia.

At a glance

· Both in Fabaceae, but different genera (Apios vs Leucaena).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Apios Americana: T; Leucaena Leucocephala: T.