Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
elegans
ID:
560097

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Triana & Planch.) Sandwith

Source:
cmp

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 24: 222 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000559429

Common Names

  • Banisteriopsis elegans
  • Elegans Banisteriopsis
  • Banisteriopsis Vine

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Synonyms

  • Banisteria elegans Planch. & Triana [unknown]
  • Banisteria elegans ciliata Nied. [unknown]
  • Banisteria elegans cordata Nied. [unknown]
  • Banisteria elegans guatemalensis Nied. [unknown]
  • Banisteria elegans ovata Nied. [unknown]
  • Banisteriopsis elegans ciliata (Nied.) Sandwith [unknown]
  • Banisteriopsis elegans cordata (Nied.) Sandwith [unknown]
  • Banisteriopsis martiniana elegans (Triana & Planch.) Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Banisteriopsis scalariformis Schery [unknown]
  • Banisteriopsis speciosa Small [unknown]

Description

Banisteriopsis elegans (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 elegans 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 elegans 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 elegans 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 elegans

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

Banisteriopsis elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Banisteriopsis elegans?

Banisteriopsis elegans

What is the common name of Banisteriopsis elegans?

Elegant Banisteriopsis

What type of flower does Banisteriopsis elegans 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-2668888: Based on the initial data import
José Jerónimo Triana (1828-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triana' in the authors string.
Noel Yvri Sandwith (1901-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sandwith' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.