Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
confusa
ID:
560087

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Gates

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 30: 80 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000559419



Common Names

  • Banisteriopsis confusa
  • Confusa Banisteriopsis
  • Banisteriopsis Vine


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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.

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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.

Where to Find Banisteriopsis confusa

Banisteriopsis confusa is found in the Amazon rainforest in South America.

Banisteriopsis confusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Banisteriopsis confusa?

Banisteriopsis confusa

What is the common name of Banisteriopsis confusa?

Confused Banisteriopsis

What type of flower does Banisteriopsis confusa 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2668879: Based on the initial data import
Bronwen Gates (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Gates' in the authors string.