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) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractBanisteriopsis caapi is the key ingredient in the psychoactive brew Ayahuasca, used in religious ceremonies and now popular culture. This paper clarifies the naming history of B. caapi and the related species B. quitensis, and designates official reference specimens (lectotypes) for both names.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Historical analysis Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Ayahuasca |
| Keywords | Malpighiaceae Ingredient Biology |
| Citations | 6 |
| Key finding | 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.