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

Yes — both belong to Apocynaceae.

Can you substitute Cynanchum Auriculatum for Plumeria Rubra?

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 Rubra

Cynanchum auriculatum · Plumeria rubra

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 Rubra

Plumeria rubra

T Traditional Use

Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Plumeria
Primary use: medicinal

Plumeria rubra is a deciduous plant species belonging to the genus Plumeria. Originally native to Mexico, Central America, Colombia and Venezuela, it has been widely cultivated in subtropical and tropical climates worldwide and is a popular garden and park plant, as well as being…

At a glance

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