Banisteriopsis
Banisteriopsis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Malpighiaceae. There are about 65 species which range from northeastern Mexico and Cuba through Central and South America to northern Argentina. Most are native to Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Species
GENUS
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderMalpighiales
- FamilyMalpighiaceae
Native toArgentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador
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Research
408 papers- Banisteriopsis caapi, a Forgotten Potential Therapy for Parkinson's Disease?Movement disorders clinical practice · 2016
- Efficacy and safety of psychedelics for the treatment of mental disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Psychiatry research · 2024
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Banisteriopsis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Malpighiaceae. There are about 65 species which range from northeastern Mexico and Cuba through Central and South America to northern Argentina. Most are native to Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
One well-known species is Banisteriopsis caapi, the source of ayahuasca.