This is a space to collect information on Calathea veitchiana.
Chemistry
"Calathea veitchiana Veitch ex Hooker fil. [Marantaceae] Admixture plant considered "a type of yajé" by Chiriare on Rio Nanay (Amazonian Peru). It is added "to see visions"; Schultes 1983b, Schultes 1983c, Schultes 1972a and Schultes 1972c: the latter cited Schultes 1972a. Schultes 1983b cited Plowman & Tina (collectors of vouched material) Considered as a species of yajé in Iquitos area. Bianchi & Samorini 1993 citing Schultes 1983. Ott 1994 cited Schultes 1972a. McKenna et al. 1986 cited Schultes 1972c."
Threads of interest
Not much else is found online as far as usage. Considering it is mentioned as a yage I think it would be a standalone plant?
Visually it is very similar to Geogenanthus poeppigii.
I couldn't find any papers or other references to chemical composition nor the dosage.
There is reference to use as an additive here Drinking the South American Hallucinogenic Ayahuasca
This paper shows a number of compounds found but not veitchiana...
I've not yet purchased or tested this plant personally but is on my list future purchases.
It is cultivated for its appearance and can easily be found online for sale. Not a hard plant to find and doesn't seem to be difficult cultivation
Chemistry
Erowid Online Books : "Ayahuasca: alkaloids, plants, and analogs" by Keeper of the Trout
"Calathea veitchiana Veitch ex Hooker fil. [Marantaceae] Admixture plant considered "a type of yajé" by Chiriare on Rio Nanay (Amazonian Peru). It is added "to see visions"; Schultes 1983b, Schultes 1983c, Schultes 1972a and Schultes 1972c: the latter cited Schultes 1972a. Schultes 1983b cited Plowman & Tina (collectors of vouched material) Considered as a species of yajé in Iquitos area. Bianchi & Samorini 1993 citing Schultes 1983. Ott 1994 cited Schultes 1972a. McKenna et al. 1986 cited Schultes 1972c."
Threads of interest
Not much else is found online as far as usage. Considering it is mentioned as a yage I think it would be a standalone plant?
Visually it is very similar to Geogenanthus poeppigii.
I couldn't find any papers or other references to chemical composition nor the dosage.
There is reference to use as an additive here Drinking the South American Hallucinogenic Ayahuasca
This paper shows a number of compounds found but not veitchiana...
Phenolic profile, antioxidant activity, and active compounds of ethanolic extract and essential oil of Calathea lutea leaves
I've not yet purchased or tested this plant personally but is on my list future purchases.
It is cultivated for its appearance and can easily be found online for sale. Not a hard plant to find and doesn't seem to be difficult cultivation
