Are Bouea Macrophylla and Pistacia Chinensis in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Anacardiaceae.

Can you substitute Bouea Macrophylla for Pistacia Chinensis?

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

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Bouea Macrophylla vs Pistacia Chinensis

Bouea macrophylla · Pistacia chinensis

Bouea Macrophylla

Bouea macrophylla

T Traditional Use

Family: Anacardiaceae
Genus: Bouea
Primary use: medicinal

Bouea macrophylla, commonly known as gandaria, Burmese plum, Marian plum, plum mango, mango plum or maprang in English, is a species of flowering plant native to Southeast Asia. The tree belongs to the family Anacardiaceae which also includes mango and cashew.

Pistacia Chinensis

Pistacia chinensis

T Traditional Use

Family: Anacardiaceae
Genus: Pistacia
Primary use: medicinal

Pistacia chinensis, the Chinese pistache, is a small to medium-sized tree in the genus Pistacia in the cashew family Anacardiaceae, native to central and western China. This species is planted as a street tree in temperate areas worldwide due to its attractive fruit and autumn fo…

At a glance

· Both in Anacardiaceae, but different genera (Bouea vs Pistacia).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Bouea Macrophylla: T; Pistacia Chinensis: T.