Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
acerosa
ID:
560062

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nied.) B.Gates

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 30: 74. 1982

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000559394



Common Names

  • Banisteriopsis acerosa
  • Acerosa Banisteriopsis
  • Banisteriopsis Vine


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Synonyms

  • Banisteria acerosa Nied. [unknown]
  • Banisteriopsis macedoana L.B.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Banisteriopsis acerosa (also called Acerose Banisteriopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering vine native to tropical South America. It is a woody vine, with small, ovate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Banisteriopsis acerosa is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and diarrhea. It is also used as a dye and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Banisteriopsis acerosa has small, white flowers with yellow-green stripes. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Banisteriopsis acerosa can be propagated by seed or by division. It should be grown in a well-draining soil in partial to full shade. It should be watered regularly, but not allowed to become waterlogged. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Banisteriopsis acerosa

Banisteriopsis acerosa can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Banisteriopsis acerosa FAQ

What type of plant is Banisteriopsis acerosa?

Banisteriopsis acerosa is a liana species.

Where is Banisteriopsis acerosa native to?

Banisteriopsis acerosa is native to Central America.

What are the blooming times of Banisteriopsis acerosa?

Banisteriopsis acerosa typically blooms in the spring and summer months.

Species in the Banisteriopsis genus

Banisteriopsis macedae, Banisteriopsis acerosa, Banisteriopsis adenopoda, Banisteriopsis alternifolia, Banisteriopsis andersonii, Banisteriopsis angustifolia, Banisteriopsis anisandra, Banisteriopsis arborea, Banisteriopsis argyrophylla, Banisteriopsis basifixa, Banisteriopsis byssacea, Banisteriopsis caapi, Banisteriopsis calcicola, Banisteriopsis campestris, Banisteriopsis carolina, Banisteriopsis cipoensis, Banisteriopsis confusa, Banisteriopsis elegans, Banisteriopsis gardneriana, Banisteriopsis goiana, Banisteriopsis grandifolia, Banisteriopsis harleyi, Banisteriopsis hatschbachii, Banisteriopsis hirsuta, Banisteriopsis irwinii, Banisteriopsis laevifolia, Banisteriopsis latifolia, Banisteriopsis lyrata, Banisteriopsis magdalenensis, Banisteriopsis maguirei, Banisteriopsis malifolia, Banisteriopsis martiniana, Banisteriopsis megaphylla, Banisteriopsis membranifolia, Banisteriopsis multifoliolata, Banisteriopsis muricata, Banisteriopsis nummifera, Banisteriopsis oxyclada, Banisteriopsis padifolia, Banisteriopsis paraguariensis, Banisteriopsis parviflora, Banisteriopsis parviglandula, Banisteriopsis pauciflora, Banisteriopsis polygama, Banisteriopsis prancei, Banisteriopsis pseudojanusia, Banisteriopsis pubescens, Banisteriopsis pulcherrima, Banisteriopsis pulchra, Banisteriopsis quadriglandula,

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2668856: Based on the initial data import
Franz Josef Niedenzu (1857-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nied.' in the authors string.
Bronwen Gates (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Gates' in the authors string.