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0Capsicum chinense Jacq.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Solanaceae · Genus: Capsicum1
- Native distribution
- Brazil North, Guyana, Suriname, Leticia | Villavicencio, Suaita, Braziluncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
30 synonyms
- Capsicum annuum cerasiforme (Mill.) Irish
- Capsicum annuum chinense (Jacq.) Alef.
- Capsicum annuum luteum (Lam.) Alef.
- Capsicum annuum milleri (Roem. & Schult.) Alef.
- Capsicum assamicum J.Purkay. & Lok.Singh
- Capsicum cerasiforme Lam.
- Capsicum cerasiforme Mill.
- Capsicum cerasiforme Willd.
- Capsicum cerasiforme maurocarpum Dunal
- Capsicum cereolum Bertol.
- Capsicum conicum Vell.
- Capsicum cordiforme globosum Fingerh.
- Capsicum cordiforme majus Fingerh.
- Capsicum cordiforme minus Fingerh.
- Capsicum cordiforme olivaeforme Fingerh.
- Capsicum cordiforme subangulosum Fingerh.
- Capsicum cordiforme subsulcatum Dunal
- Capsicum dichotomum Vell.
- Capsicum frutescens cerasiforme (Mill.) L.H.Bailey
- Capsicum grossum cerasiforme (Lam.) C.B.Clarke
- Capsicum indicum humifusum Dierb.
- Capsicum indicum luteum (Lam.) Dierb.
- Capsicum indicum ochranthum Dierb.
- Capsicum luteum Lam.
- Capsicum milleri Roem. & Schult.
- Capsicum odoriferum Vell.
- Capsicum oxycarpum Dunal
- Capsicum sinense Murray
- Capsicum toxicarium Poepp.
- Capsicum toxicarium Poepp. ex Fingerh.
Capsicum chinense, commonly known as a "habanero-type pepper", is a species of chili pepper native to the Americas. C. chinense varieties are well known for their unique flavors and, in many cases, exceptional heat. The hottest peppers in the world are members of this species, with a Scoville heat unit score of 2.69 million measured in the C. chinense cultivar Pepper X in 2023.
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Sources (8)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Capsicum chinense · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Plantas de ocho Biodiverciudades de Colombia - Bioblitz 2022; Línea base ) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q311071 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Habanero chile - fruits (aka).jpg · CC BY-SA 2.5
- Wikipedia (hu) – Kínai paprika · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Capsicum chinense · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Capsicum chinense · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightfull sun
Humiditymediumgeneral genus data
Min. temperature12 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Capsicum tip: Chillies can be overwintered: cut back in autumn and keep bright at 12–15 °C.
Birds don’t feel capsaicin – peppers are a treat for them.
Capsicum chinense – what to know
Capsicum chinense – family: Solanaceae, genus: Capsicum. Native range: Brazil North, Guyana, Suriname, Leticia | Villavicencio, Suaita, Brazil. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. 12 °C. For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
All Capsicum species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Capsicum chinense?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Capsicum chinense need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Capsicum chinense get?
Keep it above 12 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Capsicum chinense toxic to cats and dogs?
For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
When does Capsicum chinense flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Capsicum: Typical flowering time: June, July, August, September.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Capsicum
Data sources: GBIF.org – Capsicum chinense (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q311071 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Habanero chile - fruits (aka).jpg (CC BY-SA 2.5) · Wikipedia – Kínai paprika (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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