Banisteriopsis stellaris
Banisteriopsis stellaris · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Banisteriopsis stellaris, scientifically known as Banisteriopsis stellaris, is a potent medicinal vine native to tropical rainforests. Renowned for its psychoactive properties, it contains unique alkaloids used in traditional shamanic rituals. This plant serves as a vital component in complex botanical brews, bridging spiritual practices with ancient ethnobotanical wisdom.
- Family
- Malpighiaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Banisteria Stellaris F. Pubifolia · Banisteria Schizoptera Var. Minarum · 11 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Banisteriopsis stellarisSynonyms
- Banisteria stellaris f. pubifolia
- Banisteria schizoptera var. minarum
- Banisteria comans var. latifolia
- Banisteria comans var. pubifolia
- Banisteria stellaris
- Banisteria comans
- Banisteria comans var. stellaris
- Banisteria stellaris f. comans
- Banisteria stellaris var. comans
- Banisteria stellaris f. latifolia
- Banisteria stellaris var. latifolia
- Banisteria stellaris var. pubifolia
- Banisteria minarum
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Malpighiales. Furthermore, it is a member of the family Malpighiaceae and is categorized under the genus Banisteriopsis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Malpighiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Banisteriopsis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout the diverse landscapes of Western South America, with significant presence in Bolivia. Within the nation of Brazil, its range extends across several distinct ecological regions. It can be found spanning the vast territories of Brazil North and the expansive areas of Brazil Northeast. Furthermore, the species inhabits the central reaches of the country within Brazil West-Central. Finally, its geographical footprint includes the populated and biologically rich stretches of Brazil Southeast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Banisteriopsis stellaris has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Chemistry & biodiversity