ayahuasca

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Costa Rica.

🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malpighiales (Malpighiales)

Family

Malpighiaceae

Genus

Banisteriopsis

Species

Banisteriopsis caapi (ayahuasca)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish ayahuasca

Portuguese caapí

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ayahuasca?

The scientific name of ayahuasca is Banisteriopsis caapi. It belongs to the genus Banisteriopsis.

Where does ayahuasca live?

ayahuasca is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Costa Rica.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica.

What family does ayahuasca belong to?

ayahuasca (Banisteriopsis caapi) belongs to the genus Banisteriopsis, which is part of the taxonomic family Malpighiaceae.

What kingdom does ayahuasca belong to?

ayahuasca (Banisteriopsis caapi) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).