Are Bouea Macrophylla and Spondias Dulcis in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Anacardiaceae.

Can you substitute Bouea Macrophylla for Spondias Dulcis?

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

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Bouea Macrophylla vs Spondias Dulcis

Bouea macrophylla · Spondias dulcis

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.

Spondias Dulcis

Spondias dulcis

T Traditional Use

Family: Anacardiaceae
Genus: Spondias
Primary use: medicinal

Spondias dulcis, known commonly as Polynesian plum or Tahiti apple, is a tropical fruit tree native to Melanesia, with edible fruit containing a fibrous pit.

At a glance

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