Are Eichhornia Crassipes and Monochoria Hastata in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Pontederiaceae.

Can you substitute Eichhornia Crassipes for Monochoria Hastata?

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

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Eichhornia Crassipes vs Monochoria Hastata

Eichhornia crassipes · Monochoria hastata

Eichhornia Crassipes

Eichhornia crassipes

T Traditional Use

Family: Pontederiaceae
Genus: Eichhornia
Primary use: medicinal

Pontederia crassipes, commonly known as common water hyacinth, is an aquatic plant native to South America, naturalized throughout the world, and often invasive outside its native range. It is the sole species of the subgenus Oshunae within the genus Pontederia. Anecdotally, it i…

Monochoria Hastata

Monochoria hastata

T Traditional Use

Family: Pontederiaceae
Genus: Monochoria
Primary use: medicinal

At a glance

· Both in Pontederiaceae, but different genera (Eichhornia vs Monochoria).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Eichhornia Crassipes: T; Monochoria Hastata: T.