Capsicum hookerianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hookerianum
ID:
1020789
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miers) Kuntze
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Rev. Gen. Pl. 2: 449. 1891.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001020127
Common Names
- Capsicum hookerianum
- Hooker's Pepper
- Hooker's Capsicum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Capsicum hookerianum is used as a medicinal plant for the treatment of stomach ailments, as a spice, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Capsicum hookerianum has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Capsicum hookerianum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F (-18°C). It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Capsicum hookerianum
Capsicum hookerianum is native to South America.
Species in the Capsicum genus
Capsicum annuum, Capsicum baccatum, Capsicum caatingae, Capsicum caballeroi, Capsicum campylopodium, Capsicum ceratocalyx, Capsicum chacoense, Capsicum chinense, Capsicum ciliatum, Capsicum coccineum, Capsicum cornutum, Capsicum dimorphum, Capsicum eshbaughii, Capsicum eximium, Capsicum flexuosum, Capsicum friburgense, Capsicum frutescens, Capsicum galapagoensis, Capsicum geminifolium, Capsicum hookerianum, Capsicum hunzikerianum, Capsicum lanceolatum, Capsicum longidentatum, Capsicum lycianthoides, Capsicum minutiflorum, Capsicum mirabile, Capsicum parvifolium, Capsicum pereirae, Capsicum pubescens, Capsicum recurvatum, Capsicum rhomboideum, Capsicum schottianum, Capsicum scolnikianum, Capsicum tovarii, Capsicum villosum, Capsicum carassense,
Species in the Solanaceae family
References
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import