Are Aralia Chinensis and Trevesia Palmata in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Araliaceae.

Can you substitute Aralia Chinensis for Trevesia Palmata?

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

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Aralia Chinensis vs Trevesia Palmata

Aralia chinensis · Trevesia palmata

Aralia Chinensis

Aralia chinensis

T Traditional Use

Family: Araliaceae
Genus: Aralia
Primary use: medicinal

Aralia chinensis is a species of the family Araliaceae native to China, Vietnam, and Borneo.

Trevesia Palmata

Trevesia palmata

T Traditional Use

Family: Araliaceae
Genus: Trevesia
Primary use: medicinal

Trevesia palmata is a small tree up to 6 m (20 ft) height. It is in the family Araliaceae, and is native to Southeast Asia, from India to southern China. The common name is snowflake tree The leaves can be very unusual, sometimes with a central leaflet to which as many as nine pe…

At a glance

· Both in Araliaceae, but different genera (Aralia vs Trevesia).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Aralia Chinensis: T; Trevesia Palmata: T.