Capsicum lanceolatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanceolatum
ID:
1020802
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Greenm. ex Donn.Sm.) C.V.Morton & Standl.
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 22: 272. 1940
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001020140
Common Names
- Capsicum lanceolatum
- Lance-Leaf Pepper
- Lance Pepper
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Capsicum lanceolatum (also called 'bird pepper', 'tabasco pepper' and 'spider pepper', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It grows to a height of 1-2 meters and has small, white flowers. It prefers warm, humid climates and is often found in tropical forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Capsicum lanceolatum 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 lanceolatum 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 lanceolatum 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 lanceolatum
Capsicum lanceolatum 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
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.
Conrad Vernon Morton (1905-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.V.Morton' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import