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anadenanthera

Scientific Name: Anadenanthera

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

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Anadenanthera: An Overview

Anadenanthera is a genus of South American trees belonging to the legume family, Fabaceae. The genus includes several species, notably A. colubrina and A. peregrina.

Considerations for Pets

  • Anadenanthera trees produce seeds in pods.
  • Some species contain DMT, bufotenin, and 5-MeO-DMT.

Considerations for Children

  • Anadenanthera trees produce seeds in pods.
  • Some species contain DMT, bufotenin, and 5-MeO-DMT.

Scientific and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Anadenanthera
  • Common Names:
    • Yopo
    • Jopo
    • Cohoba
    • Parica
    • Calcium Tree
    • Vilca
    • Huilco
    • Willka
    • Cebil
    • Angico
    • Niopo
    • Yupa
    • Yopi

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae/Pea family)
  • Kingdom: (Implied: Plantae)
  • Genus: Anadenanthera
  • Synonyms:
    • Piptadenia peregrina (for Anadenanthera peregrina)
    • Anadenanthera falcata (Benth.)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to South America and some Caribbean islands.
  • Specifically found in Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil.
  • Grows in tropical savannahs and semi-deciduous forests.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Tropical, woody leguminous tree reaching up to 65 feet in height.
  • Features delicate fern-like leaves.
  • Has spreading branches.
  • Produces white, puff-ball flowers.
  • Has dark seed pods.

Traditional and Ritual Uses

  • Seeds are used to make a hallucinogenic snuff called cohoba.
  • Used in ritual contexts in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic.
  • At least 14 tribes have been documented using Anadenanthera colubrina for shamanistic and healing purposes.
  • The seeds are considered a "door" to a space for learning and belief construction.

Quirky Facts

  • Anadenanthera colubrina is called "villca" which means "sacred" in Quechua.
  • One source proudly sells "original Anadenanthera Peregrina YOPO seeds!" while claiming that most Anadenanthera peregrina on the market is in fact Anadenanthera colubrina.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The plant has shown potential for antifungal properties.

Further Information

  • More multimedia resources can be found on Wikimedia Commons.