Capsicum coccineum
Also known as: Brachistus coccineus Rusby +1 more
- Brachistus coccineus Rusby
- Lycianthes coccinea (Rusby) Rusby
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Solanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling shrub or liana.
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Naturally occurring in South America, Capsicum coccineum is a scrambling shrub belonging to the Solanaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Peru