Capsicum pubescens
Also known as: Brachistus lanceifolius Miers +6 more
- Brachistus lanceifolius Miers
- Capsicum annuum var. violaceum (Kunth) Alef.
- Capsicum annuum var. violaceum Voss
- Capsicum lanceifolium (Miers) Kuntze
- Capsicum maximowiczii Regel & Rach
- Capsicum pubescens var. oviforme Hassk.
- Capsicum quitense Willd. ex Roem. & Schult.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Solanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling subshrub or shrub.
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Capsicum pubescens is a scrambling shrub within the Solanaceae family. It is found natively in South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Peru
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Jawa, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southwest, Venezuela