Are Asystasia Gangetica and Thunbergia Grandiflora in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Acanthaceae.

Can you substitute Asystasia Gangetica for Thunbergia Grandiflora?

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

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Asystasia Gangetica vs Thunbergia Grandiflora

Asystasia gangetica · Thunbergia grandiflora

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.

Thunbergia Grandiflora

Thunbergia grandiflora

T Traditional Use

Family: Acanthaceae
Genus: Thunbergia
Primary use: medicinal

Thunbergia grandiflora is an evergreen vine in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to China, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Indochina and Myanmar and widely naturalised elsewhere. Common names include Bengal clockvine, Bengal trumpet, blue skyflower, blue thunbergia, blue trumpetvine…

At a glance

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