Neoraimondia
Neoraimondia is a genus of medium to large cacti from Peru. The genus is named after the Italian-born Peruvian explorer, naturalist, and scientist, Antonio Raimondi. It is a psychoactive cactus and its different species have been known to contain the chemicals 3,5-Dimethoxy-4-hydroxyphenethylamine and 3,4-Dimethoxyphenethylamine. It is mixed into a hallucinogenic beverage called "cimora" along with Echinopsis pachanoi (syn. Trichocereus pachanoi). [2]
| Neoraimondia | |
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| Neoraimondia herzogiana at Lanzarote | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Tribe: | Browningieae |
| Genus: | Neoraimondia Britton & Rose[1] |
| Species | |
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See text. | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Neocardenasia Backeb. | |
Species
As of January 2023, Plants of the World Online accepted two species:[1]
| Image | Scientific name | Distribution |
|---|---|---|
 | Neoraimondia arequipensis | Peru |
 | Neoraimondia herzogiana | Bolivia |
References
- "Neoraimondia Britton & Rose". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
- "Hallucinogenic Cacti : A survey of Hallucinogenic Cacti of the World". www.thewildclassroom.com. Archived from the original on 2007-12-08.
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