Capsicum annuum (Conioides group)
Common Name(s):
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- KAP-sih-kum AN-yoo-um
- Description
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The Conioides group of Capsicum annuum are cone peppers. Their common names include Biberi pepper, Cone Pepper, Conic Pepper, and Facing Heaven Pepper. The peppers are erect, cone-shaped, and turn red as they mature. The peppers are medium-hot to taste. They are members of the Solanaceae or Nightshade family.
The plant is native to Central America. This pepper is grown in the Szechuan province of China and is frequently used in food preparation.
The genus name, Capsicum, comes from the Greek word Kapto, which means "to bite." Most species of this plant contain capsaicin. This chemical produces a burning sensation in the mouth when eaten.
The plant grows upright, and the fruits point upwards.
Facing Heaven Pepper prefers sunlight, tropical, and humid conditions. They require well-drained and fertile soil. Adequate air circulation is also needed.
They are well-suited to be grown indoors in pots all year long.
VIDEO Created by Elisabeth Meyer for "Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits, and Nuts" a plant identification course offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Capsicum
- Species:
- annuum
- Family:
- Solanaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Seed
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Central America
- Distribution:
- Szechuan province of China
- Play Value:
- Edible fruit
- Edibility:
- This variety is edible as a vegetable or spice
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Annual
- Edible
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Vegetable
- Warm Season Vegetable
- Habit/Form:
- Erect
- Maintenance:
- Low
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil Texture:
- High Organic Matter
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
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Fruit:
- Fruit Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Purple/Lavender
- Red/Burgundy
- Fruit Value To Gardener:
- Edible
- Fruit Type:
- Berry
- Fruit Description:
- The fruit is cone-shaped and turns red in color when it matures.
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- White
- Flower Shape:
- Star
- Flower Description:
- The flowers are small and star-shaped.
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Shape:
- Ovate
- Leaf Margin:
- Entire
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- The leaves are green, simple, and ovate in shape.
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Green
- Purple/Lavender
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Description:
- Nodes may be purple in color.
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Houseplants
- Landscape Theme:
- Edible Garden
- Design Feature:
- Mass Planting
- Small groups
