Banisteriopsis

Banisteriopsis
Banisteriopsis campestris
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Malpighiaceae
Genus: Banisteriopsis
C.B.Rob. ex Small
Species[1]

65, see text

Banisteriopsis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Malpighiaceae.[2][3] There are about 65 species which range from northeastern Mexico and Cuba through Central and South America to northern Argentina.[1] Most are native to Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.[3]

One well-known species is Banisteriopsis caapi, the source of ayahuasca.[2]

Species

65 species are accepted.[1]

Main article: Legal status of ayahuasca by country

United States

Louisiana

Except for ornamental purposes, growing, selling or possessing Banisteriopsis spp. is prohibited by Louisiana State Act 159.

References

  1. ^ a b c "Banisteriopsis C.B.Rob". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
  2. ^ a b de Frias, U. A.; et al. (2012). "Banisteriopsis Species: A Source of Bioactive of Potential Medical Application". International Journal of Biotechnology for Wellness Industries. doi:10.6000/1927-3037/2012.01.03.02.
  3. ^ a b Samoylenko, Volodymyr; et al. (2010). "Banisteriopsis caapi, a unique combination of MAO inhibitory and antioxidative constituents for the activities relevant to neurodegenerative disorders and Parkinson's disease". Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 127 (2): 357–367. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2009.10.030. PMC 2828149. PMID 19879939.
allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banisteriopsis