Description
Banisteriopsis confusa (also called Ayahuasca, Yage, and Cipo Vine, among many other common names) is a woody liana native to the Amazon rainforest. It has long, thin stems with small, oval leaves and small white flowers. It typically grows in humid, tropical climates, and is found in the understory of rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Banisteriopsis confusa has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Banisteriopsis confusa 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 confusa is a fast-growing vine that can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the vines and placed in a potting mix that is kept moist. Layering involves bending a stem down to the ground and burying it in the soil. Once the stem has rooted, it can be cut off and planted in its own pot. Both methods will produce a new plant that can be grown in a pot or in the ground.