Details of Genus: Capsicum L.
ID: 1461
Genus ja:
Genus en: Chilli pepper, Pepper
# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 4 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Solanaceae
Family ja: ナス
Infra familial classification:
Distribution en:
Description en: Genus of up to 10 species of erect or spreading, many-branched annuals and perennials from wasteland and lowland forest margins in tropical North and South America. They have entire leaves, which are alternate or borne in groups of 2 or 3 at the nodes. Tubular or bell-shaped, yellow, white, green-white, or purple-tinged flowers are produced singly or in clusters of 2 or 3 from the leaf axils. Capsicums are mostly cultivated as crop plants for their shiny, chambered, many-seeded, variably shaped fruits, which are green at first, often ripening to yellow, orange, or red. The genus includes bell peppers (pimentos) as well as hot chilli peppers. In frost-prone areas, capsicums with brightly coloured fruit are also used ornamentally as houseplants, for window-boxes and patio containers, or for a warm greenhouse or conservatory.
Hardiness en: Frost tender.
Cultivation en:
Propagation en: Sow seed at 21°C (70°F) in late winter.
Pests en: Susceptible to viruses, fungal wilt, anthracnose, and powdery mildew. Red spider mites and aphids may be a problem under glass.
Description ja:
Comment: trop. America
Comment ja: トウガラシ，ピーマン(piment, 仏)，パプリカ(paprika)
Type species:
Phylogenetic definition:
Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| PB2 | Solanaceae | ナス科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Solanaceae | ナス科 | Show | |||
| APG4 | Accepted | Solanaceae | ナス科 | Show |