Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Gates
Source:
cmp
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 30: 104 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000559413
Common Names
- Banisteriopsis calcicola
- Calcicola Banisteriopsis
- Banisteriopsis Vine
Description
Banisteriopsis calcicola (also called Calcium Banisteriopsis, among many other common names) is a woody vine found in Central and South America. It has large, leathery leaves and small, white flowers with long, thin petals. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, and it is found in humid forests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Banisteriopsis calcicola 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 calcicola 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Banisteriopsis calcicola is a liana native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is best grown in a well-draining, medium-fertile potting mix, in bright but indirect light. Propagation is done by division of the clumps of stems and by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist and warm.
Where to Find Banisteriopsis calcicola
Banisteriopsis calcicola can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Banisteriopsis calcicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Banisteriopsis calcicola?
Banisteriopsis calcicola
What is the common name of Banisteriopsis calcicola?
Calcium-loving Banisteriopsis
What type of flower does Banisteriopsis calcicola produce?
Small yellow flowers
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,