caapí

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 (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malpighiales (Malpighiales)

Family

Malpighiaceae

Genus

Banisteriopsis

Species

Banisteriopsis caapi (caapí)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish ayahuasca

Portuguese caapí

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of caapí?

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

Where does caapí live?

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

What family does caapí belong to?

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

What kingdom does caapí belong to?

caapí (Banisteriopsis caapi) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).