Ayahuasca (Banisteriopsis caapi)

Scientific Name: Banisteriopsis caapi

Plant Family: Malpighiaceae

Native Region: Amazon Rainforest (South America)

Ayahuasca (Banisteriopsis caapi)

Brief Description

A giant tropical woody vine (liana) with opposite, ovate-lanceolate leaves and small, pinkish flowers. This specimen appears to be a very young seedling or rooted cutting showing the characteristic leaf vein pattern and climbing habit.

Care Instructions

Requires a warm, humid tropical environment with plenty of indirect sunlight. Use well-draining, nutrient-rich soil and keep the substrate consistently moist but not waterlogged. As a climbing vine, it will eventually require a trellis or tree for support.

Medicinal Value

We do not currently provide medicinal value for plant identifications.

Created At: 2026-04-12T03:11:32.923347