Are Clerodendrum Bungei and Rotheca Serrata in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Lamiaceae.

Can you substitute Clerodendrum Bungei for Rotheca Serrata?

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

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Clerodendrum Bungei vs Rotheca Serrata

Clerodendrum bungei · Rotheca serrata

Clerodendrum Bungei

Clerodendrum bungei

T Traditional Use

Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Clerodendrum
Primary use: medicinal

Clerodendrum bungei, commonly known as rose glory bower, glory flower or Mexican hydrangea, is a species of flowering plant in the deadnettle family, Lamiaceae. Native to China, it is commonly grown in gardens as an ornamental shrub. It has escaped from cultivation and is natural…

Rotheca Serrata

Rotheca serrata

T Traditional Use

Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Rotheca
Primary use: medicinal

Rotheca serrata, commonly known as the blue fountain bush, the blue-flowered glory tree or the beetle killer, is a species of flowering plants in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka and Malaysia.

At a glance

· Both in Lamiaceae, but different genera (Clerodendrum vs Rotheca).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Clerodendrum Bungei: T; Rotheca Serrata: T.