Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
caapi
ID:
560076

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spruce ex Griseb.) C.V.Morton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
J. Wash. Acad. Sci. 21: 486. 1931

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000559408



Common Names

  • Banisteriopsis caapi
  • Caapi Banisteriopsis
  • Banisteriopsis Vine


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Synonyms

  • Banisteria caapi Spruce ex Griseb. [unknown]
  • Banisteria inebrians (Morton) J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Banisteria quitensis Nied. [unknown]
  • Banisteriopsis inebrians C.V.Morton [unknown]
  • Banisteriopsis quitensis (Nied.) C.V.Morton [unknown]

Description

Banisteriopsis caapi (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 45 m in length. It is found in humid lowland forests and is a common component of the understory.

Uses & Benefits

Banisteriopsis caapi 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 caapi 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 caapi is a fast-growing vine that can reach heights of up to 20 feet. It can be propagated from either cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and placed in moist soil. Seeds should be sown in moist soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. Once established, the vine should be given plenty of sunlight and water.

Where to Find Banisteriopsis caapi

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

Banisteriopsis caapi FAQ

What type of plant is Banisteriopsis caapi?

Banisteriopsis caapi is a liana species.

Where is Banisteriopsis caapi native to?

Banisteriopsis caapi is native to Central America.

What are the blooming times of Banisteriopsis caapi?

Banisteriopsis caapi 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-2668869: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
Conrad Vernon Morton (1905-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.V.Morton' in the authors string.