Banisteriopsis
| Banisteriopsis | |
|---|---|
| Banisteriopsis campestris | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Malpighiaceae |
| Genus: | Banisteriopsis C.B.Rob. ex Small |
| Species | |
|
Many, see text | |
Banisteriopsis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Malpighiaceae. There are about 92 species. Most are native to Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
One well-known species is Banisteriopsis caapi, the source of ayahuasca.