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Lectotypification of Banisteriopsis caapi and B. quitensis (Malpighiaceae), names associated with an important ingredient of Ayahuasca
Author(s) -
Oliveira Regina Célia,
SonsinOliveira Júlia,
Santos Thaís Aparecida Coelho,
Simas e Silva Marcelo,
Fagg Christopher William,
Sebastiani Renata
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
taxon
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.819
H-Index - 81
eISSN - 1996-8175
pISSN - 0040-0262
DOI - 10.1002/tax.12407
Subject(s) - ayahuasca , malpighiaceae , ingredient , biology , botany , ecology , food science
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.