Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
whitei
ID:
560200

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 7: 274 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000559532



Common Names

  • Banisteriopsis whitei
  • Whitei Banisteriopsis
  • Banisteriopsis Vine


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Synonyms

  • Banisteria whitei Nied. [unknown]

Description

Banisteriopsis whitei (also called White's 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 whitei is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used in religious ceremonies and rituals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Banisteriopsis whitei is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Banisteriopsis whitei is a fast-growing vine that can be propagated by stem cuttings. It prefers warm, humid climates and is best grown in a well-draining soil mix. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and needs regular watering. Pruning is necessary to keep the vine in check and to promote new growth.

Where to Find Banisteriopsis whitei

Banisteriopsis whitei is a species of liana native to the Amazon rainforest in South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates and is often found in moist, lowland areas.

Banisteriopsis whitei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Banisteriopsis whitei?

Banisteriopsis whitei

What is the common name of Banisteriopsis whitei?

Whitei Banisteriopsis

What is the natural habitat of Banisteriopsis whitei?

Tropical rainforests of 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,