Are Commelina Diffusa and Pollia Secundiflora in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Commelinaceae.

Can you substitute Commelina Diffusa for Pollia Secundiflora?

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

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Commelina Diffusa vs Pollia Secundiflora

Commelina diffusa · Pollia secundiflora

Commelina Diffusa

Commelina diffusa

T Traditional Use

Family: Commelinaceae
Genus: Commelina
Primary use: medicinal

Commelina diffusa, sometimes known as the climbing dayflower or spreading dayflower, is an herbaceous plant in the dayflower family. Its native distribution is Paleotropical, including tropical and southern Africa, Yemen, the Indian Subcontinent, Indochina, Peninsular Malaysia, s…

Pollia Secundiflora

Pollia secundiflora

T Traditional Use

Family: Commelinaceae
Genus: Pollia
Primary use: medicinal

At a glance

· Both in Commelinaceae, but different genera (Commelina vs Pollia).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Commelina Diffusa: T; Pollia Secundiflora: T.