Are Asystasia Gangetica and Dicliptera Chinensis in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Acanthaceae.

Can you substitute Asystasia Gangetica for Dicliptera Chinensis?

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

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Asystasia Gangetica vs Dicliptera Chinensis

Asystasia gangetica · Dicliptera chinensis

Asystasia Gangetica

Asystasia gangetica

T Traditional Use

Family: Acanthaceae
Genus: Asystasia
Primary use: medicinal

Asystasia gangetica is a species of plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is commonly known as the Chinese violet, coromandel or creeping foxglove. In South Africa this plant may simply be called asystasia.

Dicliptera Chinensis

Dicliptera chinensis

T Traditional Use

Family: Acanthaceae
Genus: Dicliptera
Primary use: medicinal

Dicliptera chinensis, commonly known as Chinese foldwing, is a species of subshrub of the plant family Acanthaceae. It occurs in mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, and South and Southeast Asia.

At a glance

· Both in Acanthaceae, but different genera (Asystasia vs Dicliptera).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Asystasia Gangetica: T; Dicliptera Chinensis: T.