Banisteriopsis
# Banisteriopsis

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.

## Selected species

Species include:

* Banisteriopsis acapulcencis
* Banisteriopsis basifixa
* Banisteriopsis calcicola
* Banisteriopsis caapi
* Banisteriopsis dugandii
* Banisteriopsis elegans
* Banisteriopsis ferruginea
* Banisteriopsis grandifolia
* Banisteriopsis harleyi
* Banisteriopsis irwinii
* Banisteriopsis krukoffii
* Banisteriopsis lucida
* Banisteriopsis metallicolor
* Banisteriopsis muricata
* Banisteriopsis nummifera
* Banisteriopsis pulchra
* Banisteriopsis quitensis
* Banisteriopsis stellaris
* Banisteriopsis valvata
* Banisteriopsis williamsii

## Legal status

### United States

**Louisiana**

Except for ornamental purposes, growing, selling or possessing Banisteriopsis spp. is prohibited by Louisiana State Act 159.

