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


Pages: 185-188

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.