Are Dichondra Repens and Ipomoea Aquatica in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Convolvulaceae.

Can you substitute Dichondra Repens for Ipomoea Aquatica?

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

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Dichondra Repens vs Ipomoea Aquatica

Dichondra repens · Ipomoea aquatica

Dichondra Repens

Dichondra repens

T Traditional Use

Family: Convolvulaceae
Genus: Dichondra
Primary use: medicinal

Dichondra repens, commonly known as kidney weed, Mercury Bay weed, tom thumb, or yilibili in the Dharawal language, is a species of flowering plant in the family Convolvulaceae and is native to Australia, New Zealand, and the Indian Ocean islands, Mauritius, Réunion and Rodrigues…

Ipomoea Aquatica

Ipomoea aquatica

T Traditional Use

Family: Convolvulaceae
Genus: Ipomoea
Primary use: medicinal

Ipomoea aquatica, commonly known as water spinach or kangkung, is a semi-aquatic, tropical plant grown as a vegetable for its tender shoots. I. aquatica is generally believed to have been first domesticated in Southeast Asia. It is widely cultivated in Southeast Asia, East Asia, …

At a glance

· Both in Convolvulaceae, but different genera (Dichondra vs Ipomoea).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Dichondra Repens: T; Ipomoea Aquatica: T.