Diplopterys cabrerana
Diplopterys cabreraana, commonly known as Chaliponga or Chagropanga, is a tropical shrub native to the Amazon rainforest. Highly revered in indigenous shamanic traditions, it contains potent dimethyltryptamine (DMT). Often used in ritualistic brews, this sacred plant serves as a powerful tool for spiritual insight and profound visionary experiences.
- Scientific name: Diplopterys cabrerana
- Family: Malpighiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Malpighiales and the family Malpighiaceae. Specifically, this medicinal species is identified by its genus, Diplopterys.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Malpighiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Diplopterys | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Diplopterys cabrerana, is referred to by various names across different linguistic contexts. In Persian, it is called دیپلپتریس کبررانا, while in Japanese, it is identified as ディプロプテリス・カブレラナ. In Russian, several names are used to describe it, including Banisteriopsis rusbyan, Чалипонка, and Чалипонга.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | دیپلپتریس کبررانا | Wikidata |
| ja | ディプロプテリス・カブレラナ | Wikidata |
| ru | Banisteriopsis rusbyan | Wikidata |
| ru | Чалипонка | Wikidata |
| ru | Чалипонга | Wikidata |
| ru | Banisteriopsis longialata | Wikidata |
| ru | Чагропанга | Wikidata |
| ru | Banisteria rusbyana | Wikidata |
| ru | Banisteriopsis cabrerana | Wikidata |
| es | Banisteriopsis rusbyana | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several regions of the South American continent. In Northern South America, its presence is documented within the borders of Venezuela. Moving toward the western part of the continent, the species can be found throughout Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Additionally, its range extends into the northern territories of Brazil. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's prevalence across various tropical landscapes in the region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Diplopterys cabrerana, is a woody vine where the medicinal properties are primarily concentrated within its leaves. These leaves are characterized by their distinct shape and are the essential component used in the preparation of traditional brews, as they contain potent psychoactive alkaloids. When harvested and processed, the leaves serve as the primary source of the chemical compounds required for its ritualistic and pharmacological applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Diplopterys cabrerana has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include DMT, N,N-dimethyltryptamine.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| DMT | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| N,N-dimethyltryptamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Diplopterys cabrerana has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hallucinogen.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hallucinogen | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |