Capsicum minutiflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minutiflorum
ID:
1020835
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rusby) Hunz.
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Kurtziana 1: 213. 1961
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001020173
Common Names
- Capsicum minutiflorum
- Small-Flowered Pepper
- Small-Flowered Capsicum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Capsicum minutiflorum (also called 'minute-flowered pepper' and 'minute-flowered 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 minutiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a spice in some cuisines. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which can help in treating various skin disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Capsicum minutiflorum 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 minutiflorum 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 minutiflorum
Capsicum minutiflorum is native to the Caribbean and can be found in dry forests and scrublands.
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
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
Armando Theodoro Hunziker (1919-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hunz.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import