Capsicum longidentatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longidentatum
ID:
1020809
Status:
valid
Authors:
Agra & Barboza
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 36(3): 771. 2011.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001020147
Common Names
- Capsicum longidentatum
- Long-Toothed Pepper
- Long-Toothed Capsicum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Capsicum longidentatum (also called 'long-toothed pepper' and 'long-toothed chili', among many other common names) is an annual 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 longidentatum 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 longidentatum 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 longidentatum 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 longidentatum
Capsicum longidentatum 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.
Maria de Fátima Agra (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Agra' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import