Are Calystegia Hederacea and Dichondra Repens in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Convolvulaceae.

Can you substitute Calystegia Hederacea for Dichondra Repens?

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

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Calystegia Hederacea vs Dichondra Repens

Calystegia hederacea · Dichondra repens

Calystegia Hederacea

Calystegia hederacea

T Traditional Use

Family: Convolvulaceae
Genus: Calystegia
Primary use: medicinal

Dichondra Repens

Dichondra repens

T Traditional Use

Family: Convolvulaceae
Genus: Dichondra
Primary use: medicinal

Dichondra repens, commonly known as kidney weed, Mercury Bay weed, tom thumb, or yilibili in the Dharawal language, is a species of flowering plant in the family Convolvulaceae and is native to Australia, New Zealand, and the Indian Ocean islands, Mauritius, Réunion and Rodrigues…

At a glance

· Both in Convolvulaceae, but different genera (Calystegia vs Dichondra).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Calystegia Hederacea: T; Dichondra Repens: T.