Are Erythrina Berteroana and Erythrina Mexicana in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Fabaceae.

Can you substitute Erythrina Berteroana for Erythrina Mexicana?

They are close relatives in the genus Erythrina, often substitutable with flavor adjustments.

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Erythrina Berteroana vs Erythrina Mexicana

Erythrina berteroana · Erythrina mexicana

Erythrina Berteroana

Erythrina berteroana

T Traditional Use

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Erythrina
Primary use: medicinal

Erythrina berteroana is a species of small deciduous tree in the family Fabaceae. It is found in Mexico, Central America and the northern part of South America. Common names include elequeme, gallito, machete, pernila de casa, pito and poró de cerca. It is a common tree in the dr…

Erythrina Mexicana

Erythrina mexicana

T Traditional Use

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Erythrina
Primary use: medicinal

At a glance

· Same genus (Erythrina) — close relatives, often substitutable.
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Erythrina Berteroana: T; Erythrina Mexicana: T.