Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
arborea
ID:
560070

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Gates

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 30: 103 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000559402



Common Names

  • Banisteriopsis arborea
  • Arborea Banisteriopsis
  • Banisteriopsis Vine


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Description

Banisteriopsis arborea (also called Ayahuasca, Caapi, Yage, among many other common names) is a woody vine native to the Amazon rainforest and other tropical regions of South America. It is a perennial liana of the Malpighiaceae family and can grow up to 10 m in length. It is found in humid lowland forests and is a common component of the understory.

Uses & Benefits

Banisteriopsis arborea 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 arborea 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 arborea is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 30 feet. It is best grown in a warm, humid climate and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept consistently moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature trees and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Once established, Banisteriopsis arborea requires regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Banisteriopsis arborea

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

Banisteriopsis arborea FAQ

What type of plant is Banisteriopsis arborea?

Banisteriopsis arborea is a liana species.

Where is Banisteriopsis arborea native to?

Banisteriopsis arborea is native to Central America.

What are the blooming times of Banisteriopsis arborea?

Banisteriopsis arborea 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-2668863: Based on the initial data import
Bronwen Gates (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Gates' in the authors string.