Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
martiniana
ID:
560135

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Juss.) Cuatrec.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Webbia 13: 498 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000559467



Common Names

  • Banisteriopsis martiniana
  • Ayahuasca Vine
  • Martin's Ayahuasca


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Synonyms

  • Banisteria leptocarpa Benth. [unknown]
  • Banisteria martiniana A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Banisteriopsis leptocarpa R.O.Williams [unknown]
  • Banisteriopsis martiniana martiniana [unknown]

Description

Banisteriopsis martiniana (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 martiniana 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Banisteriopsis martiniana var. subenervia Cuatrec.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Banisteriopsis martiniana is small, white and tubular. Its seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Banisteriopsis martiniana can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. To propagate by cuttings, take a cutting from the tip of the vine and place it in a potting mix that is kept moist. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep them moist until they germinate. Transplant the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough.

Where to Find Banisteriopsis martiniana

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

Banisteriopsis martiniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Banisteriopsis martiniana?

Banisteriopsis martiniana

What is the common name of Banisteriopsis martiniana?

Martin's Banisteriopsis

Where is Banisteriopsis martiniana found?

Banisteriopsis martiniana is found in Central and South America

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-2668922: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Antoine Laurent de Jussieu (1748-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Juss.' in the authors string.