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0Capsicum baccatum L.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Solanaceae · Genus: Capsicum1
- Native distribution
- Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil Southeast, Brazil South, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Socotá, Brazil, Magdalenauncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
17 synonyms
- Capsicum annuum baccatum (L.) Terpó
- Capsicum annuum baccatum (L.) Kuntze
- Capsicum annuum microcarpum (Cav.) Alef.
- Capsicum annuum microcarpum (Cav.) Voss
- Capsicum baccatum Kunth
- Capsicum ciliare Willd.
- Capsicum comarim Vell.
- Capsicum cumanense Fingerh.
- Capsicum frutescens baccatum (L.) Irish
- Capsicum frutescens microcarpum (Cav.) L.H.Bailey
- Capsicum indicum ribesium Dierb.
- Capsicum microcarpon Spin
- Capsicum microcarpum Cav.
- Capsicum microcarpum fruticosum Sendtn.
- Capsicum microcarpum herbaceum Sendtn.
- Capsicum microcarpum glabrescens Hassl.
- Capsicum pulchellum Salisb.
Capsicum baccatum, also simply referred to as ají, is a perennial shrub member of the genus Capsicum, and is one of the five domesticated chili pepper species. Pungency varies widely among cultivars, ranging from nearly heatless types, such as the Peppadew, to hot varieties; the widely grown ají amarillo registers approximately 30,000 to 50,000 on the Scoville heat unit scale.
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Sources (8)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Capsicum baccatum · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Lista de taxones de flora vascular y no vascular: expedición Cuenca Media) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q132263 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Pimiento campanilla.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (hu) – Bogyós paprika · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Capsicum baccatum · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Capsicum baccatum · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightfull sun
Humiditymediumgeneral genus data
Min. temperature10 °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 baccatum – what to know
Capsicum baccatum – family: Solanaceae, genus: Capsicum. Native range: Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil Southeast, Brazil South, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Socotá, Bra…. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. 10 °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 baccatum?
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 baccatum need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Capsicum baccatum get?
Keep it above 10 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Capsicum baccatum 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 baccatum 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 baccatum (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q132263 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Pimiento campanilla.jpg (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Bogyós paprika (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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