Are Macrotyloma Geocarpum and Macrotyloma Uniflorum in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Fabaceae.

Can you substitute Macrotyloma Geocarpum for Macrotyloma Uniflorum?

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

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Macrotyloma Geocarpum vs Macrotyloma Uniflorum

Macrotyloma geocarpum · Macrotyloma uniflorum

Macrotyloma Geocarpum

Macrotyloma geocarpum

T Traditional Use

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Macrotyloma
Primary use: medicinal

Macrotyloma geocarpum is also known as the ground bean, geocarpa groundnut, Hausa groundnut, or Kersting's groundnut. In French, it is often called la lentille de terre. M. geocarpum is an herbaceous annual plant and a crop of minor economic importance in sub-Saharan Africa, tole…

Macrotyloma Uniflorum

Macrotyloma uniflorum

T Traditional Use

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Macrotyloma
Primary use: medicinal

Macrotyloma uniflorum is a legume native to tropical southern Asia. Known for its distinct taste and texture, its rich nutrients and reputed medicinal properties, it is widely used in many cuisines. It is also commonly grown for horse feed, hence the name "horse gram". Horse gram…

At a glance

· Same genus (Macrotyloma) — close relatives, often substitutable.
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Macrotyloma Geocarpum: T; Macrotyloma Uniflorum: T.