Lectotypification of Banisteriopsis caapi and B. quitensis (Malpighiaceae), names associated with an important ingredient of Ayahuasca
Regina Célia de Oliveira, Júlia Sonsin‐oliveira, Thaís Aparecida Coelho Dos Santos, Marcelo Simas E Silva, Christopher William Fagg, Renata Sebastiani
Taxon December 11, 2020 DOI: 10.1002/tax.12407 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Historical analysis Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Ayahuasca |
| Keywords | Malpighiaceae Ingredient |
| Citations | 6 |
| Key points | Provides lectotypification for the names Banisteriopsis caapi and Banisteriopsis quitensis, clarifying their nomenclatural history. |
Abstract
Abstract Ritually used in religious ceremonies and now popular culture, Banisteriopsis caapi (≡ Banisteria caapi ) is the most important ingredient in an inebriating drink known as Ayahuasca. The nomenclatural history of B. caapi and B. quitensis is presented, and both names are lectotypified.