Banisteriopsis caapi Cuttings

Description

 

There are 4 varieties to choose from, Tucunaka; Ourinhos; Cielo; Caupuri.

Cuttings are minimum 20cm length and 1cm diameter, when possible we try to exceed this minimum by 20%. Unrooted cuttings are wrapped with moist peat moss before shipping. Rooted cuttings are sent bare root with paper towel/ cardboard wrapping to protect the root ball.

 

Scientific Name:  Banisteriopsis caapi

Common names:  Caapi, ayahuasca, yagé

Traditional Names:  yaje, natem, datem, pinde, dapa, jagube, daime, vegetal

Traditional Uses:    Ritual, recreational and medicinal (cleans gut of parasites, reduces depression, purgative

Hardiness Zone(s):  USDA Zone 10 to 12

Height: Up to 30m

Water Requirements:  High, constantly moist soil

Sun Exposure:  Partial sun light

Form:  Climbing vine

Toxicity:  Medium:  plant contains acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEIs) and causes strong interactions with other substances