Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Capsicum L. [1461]

genus_ja:

genus_en: Chilli pepper, Pepper

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Solanaceae

family_ja: ナス

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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)

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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