Are Carpolobia Lutea and Xanthophyllum Siamense in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Polygalaceae.

Can you substitute Carpolobia Lutea for Xanthophyllum Siamense?

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

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Carpolobia Lutea vs Xanthophyllum Siamense

Carpolobia lutea · Xanthophyllum siamense

Carpolobia Lutea

Carpolobia lutea

T Traditional Use

Family: Polygalaceae
Genus: Carpolobia
Primary use: medicinal

Carpolobia lutea is a plant species in the milkwort family (Polygalaceae). It is native to rainforests and the banks of streams with altitudes below 400 m (1,300 ft) in coastal areas of West Africa. C. lutea was first formally named by George Don in 1831. According to the IUCN Re…

Xanthophyllum Siamense

Xanthophyllum siamense

T Traditional Use

Family: Polygalaceae
Genus: Xanthophyllum
Primary use: medicinal

Xanthophyllum flavescens is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet flavescens is from the Latin meaning "becoming yellow', referring to the leaves.

At a glance

· Both in Polygalaceae, but different genera (Carpolobia vs Xanthophyllum).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Carpolobia Lutea: T; Xanthophyllum Siamense: T.