Capsicum hunzikerianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hunzikerianum
ID:
1020791
Status:
valid
Authors:
Barboza & Bianch.
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 30(4): 867 (870; figs. 3-4). 2005 [13 Dec 2005]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001020129
Common Names
- Capsicum hunzikerianum
- Hunziker's Pepper
- Hunziker's Capsicum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Capsicum hunzikerianum 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 hunzikerianum 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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Capsicum hunzikerianum 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 hunzikerianum
Capsicum hunzikerianum 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
Gloria E. Barboza (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barboza' in the authors string.
Luciano de Bem Bianchetti (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bianch.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import