Are Cynanchum Auriculatum and Plumeria Obtusa in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Apocynaceae.

Can you substitute Cynanchum Auriculatum for Plumeria Obtusa?

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

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Cynanchum Auriculatum vs Plumeria Obtusa

Cynanchum auriculatum · Plumeria obtusa

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.

Plumeria Obtusa

Plumeria obtusa

T Traditional Use

Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Plumeria
Primary use: medicinal

Plumeria obtusa, the Singapore graveyard flower, is a species of the genus Plumeria (Apocynaceae). It is native to the Neotropics, but widely cultivated for its ornamental and fragrant flowers around the world, where suitably warm climate exists.

At a glance

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