Are Cynanchum Auriculatum and Marsdenia Tinctoria in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Apocynaceae.

Can you substitute Cynanchum Auriculatum for Marsdenia Tinctoria?

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

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Cynanchum Auriculatum vs Marsdenia Tinctoria

Cynanchum auriculatum · Marsdenia tinctoria

Cynanchum Auriculatum

Cynanchum auriculatum

T Traditional Use

Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Cynanchum
Primary use: medicinal

Vincetoxicum auriculatum, synonym Cynanchum auriculatum, is a species of climbing vine. Its Chinese name is niu pi xiao [ 牛皮消 ]. V. auriculatum flowers between June and August; fruiting from August all the way to December.

Marsdenia Tinctoria

Marsdenia tinctoria

T Traditional Use

Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Marsdenia
Primary use: medicinal

At a glance

· Both in Apocynaceae, but different genera (Cynanchum vs Marsdenia).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Cynanchum Auriculatum: T; Marsdenia Tinctoria: T.