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0Capsicum frutescens L.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Solanaceae · Genus: Capsicum1
- Native distribution
- Belize, Bolivia, Brazil Northeast, Brazil North, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest,uncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
30 synonyms
- Capsicum annuum conicum (G.Mey.) Alef.
- Capsicum annuum conoide (Mill.) Irish
- Capsicum annuum frutescens (L.) Alef.
- Capsicum annuum frutescens (L.) Kuntze
- Capsicum annuum parvo-acuminatum Makino
- Capsicum annuum subconicum Alef.
- Capsicum baccatum Vell.
- Capsicum conicum G.Mey.
- Capsicum conicum angustifolium Dunal
- Capsicum conicum latifolium Dunal
- Capsicum conicum orientale Dunal
- Capsicum conoide Mill.
- Capsicum conoide chordale Fingerh.
- Capsicum conoide oblongoconicum Dunal
- Capsicum conoide sulcatum Fingerh.
- Capsicum conoides Roem. & Schult.
- Capsicum crispum Dunal
- Capsicum crispum piper-rabiosum Dunal
- Capsicum curvipes Dunal
- Capsicum fastigiatum Blume
- Capsicum flexuosum perrotteti Dunal
- Capsicum frutescens Willd.
- Capsicum frutescens conoide (Mill.) L.H.Bailey
- Capsicum frutescens multilobatum Dunal
- Capsicum frutescens queenslandicum Domin
- Capsicum indicum Dierb.
- Capsicum indicum Rumph.
- Capsicum indicum elaeocarpon Dierb.
- Capsicum indicum barberideum Dierb.
- Capsicum indicum conoide (Mill.) Dierb.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (10)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Capsicum frutescens · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q311426 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Tabasco peppers.JPG · Public domain
- Wikipedia (hu) – Cserjés paprika · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Capsicum frutescens · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Capsicum frutescens · 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 frutescens – what to know
Capsicum frutescens – family: Solanaceae, genus: Capsicum. Native range: Belize, Bolivia, Brazil Northeast, Brazil North, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala,…. 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 frutescens?
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 frutescens need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Capsicum frutescens get?
Keep it above 12 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Capsicum frutescens 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 frutescens 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 frutescens (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q311426 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Tabasco peppers.JPG (Public domain) · Wikipedia – Cserjés paprika (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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