Are Campsis Grandiflora and Oroxylum Indicum in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Bignoniaceae.

Can you substitute Campsis Grandiflora for Oroxylum Indicum?

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

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Campsis Grandiflora vs Oroxylum Indicum

Campsis grandiflora · Oroxylum indicum

Campsis Grandiflora

Campsis grandiflora

T Traditional Use

Family: Bignoniaceae
Genus: Campsis
Primary use: medicinal

Campsis grandiflora, commonly known as the Chinese trumpet vine, is a fast-growing, deciduous creeper with large, orange, trumpet-shaped flowers in summer. It can grow to a height of 10 meters. A native of East Asia, it is less hardy than its relative Campsis radicans.

Oroxylum Indicum

Oroxylum indicum

T Traditional Use

Family: Bignoniaceae
Genus: Oroxylum
Primary use: medicinal

Oroxylum indicum is a species of flowering plant, in the monotypic genus Oroxylum in the family Bignoniaceae. It is commonly called Indian trumpet tree, oroxylum, Indian trumpet flower, broken bones, scythe tree, tree of Damocles, or midnight horror. It can reach a height of 18 m…

At a glance

· Both in Bignoniaceae, but different genera (Campsis vs Oroxylum).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Campsis Grandiflora: T; Oroxylum Indicum: T.