Are Cassytha Filiformis and Lindera Communis in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Lauraceae.

Can you substitute Cassytha Filiformis for Lindera Communis?

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

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Cassytha Filiformis vs Lindera Communis

Cassytha filiformis · Lindera communis

Cassytha Filiformis

Cassytha filiformis

T Traditional Use

Family: Lauraceae
Genus: Cassytha
Primary use: medicinal

Cassytha filiformis or love-vine is an orangish, wiry, parasitic vine in the family Lauraceae. It is found in coastal forests of warm tropical regions worldwide including the Americas, Indomalaya, Australasia, Polynesia and tropical Africa.

Lindera Communis

Lindera communis

T Traditional Use

Family: Lauraceae
Genus: Lindera
Primary use: medicinal

At a glance

· Both in Lauraceae, but different genera (Cassytha vs Lindera).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Cassytha Filiformis: T; Lindera Communis: T.