Lectotypification of Banisteriopsis caapi and B. quitensis (Malpighiaceae), names associated with an important ingredient of Ayahuasca

Lectotypification of Banisteriopsis caapi and B. quitensis (Malpighiaceae), names associated with an important ingredient of Ayahuasca

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.

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Veröffentlicht in:Taxon 2021-02, Vol.70 (1), p.185-188
Hauptverfasser: Oliveira, Regina Célia, Sonsin‐Oliveira, Júlia, Santos, Thaís Aparecida Coelho, Simas e Silva, Marcelo, Fagg, Christopher William, Sebastiani, Renata
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Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Ayahuasca
Banisteria
Daime
entheogen
Hoasca
vegetal
Yagé
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Zusammenfassung: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.
ISSN:0040-0262
1996-8175
DOI:10.1002/tax.12407