Erowid Solandra Vault

solandra

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Solandra spp.

BOTANICAL CLASSIFICATION

Family :

Solanaceae

Genus :

Solandra

Species :

brevicalyx; guerrerensis; guttata; nitida

COMMON NAMES

Chalice Vine; Kieli; Kieri; Wind Tree; Tecomaxochitl

EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION

Deliriant

DESCRIPTION

Solandra species are tropane alkaloid-containing vines native to Mexico that produce large yellow/gold flowers. They have a long history of ritual use, perhaps dating to prehistoric times, and are closely associated with sorcery.