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Capsicum annuum L. is a species of plant in the family Solanaceae, belonging to the genus Capsicum. It is classified within the order Solanales and the class Magnoliopsida. Common names for this taxon include cayenne pepper, Paprika, pupryn melys, and Пипер. The species produces berries and serves as a source for bell peppers, chili peppers, and paprika oleoresin. It is utilized as a vegetable, spice, medicinal plant, and seasoning.
The taxon is listed as a cultigen and useful plant. Its recorded range includes Beijing, China, the Tibet Autonomous Region, and Guangdong. According to the IUCN Red List, the species has a conservation status of Least Concern as of 2020. It is not considered extinct.
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Species
Least Concernchili pepper
Capsicum annuum
SPECIES
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderSolanales
- FamilySolanaceae
General: peppers (ornamental). Capsicum annuum should not be confused
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Museum specimens
- Specimen records
- 5,361
- With media
- 3,092
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Collections
- ECOSUR, FESI-UNAM, IREGEP-CP, STDOM, CICY, INECOL
- Recorded in
- Mexico
Described at
Chile (Capsicum annuum): 6 Usos Tradicionales + Evidencia
Chile (Solanaceae): beneficios para analgésico con 10 estudios. Usos tradicionales de México y perfil de seguridad.
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Encyclopedic overview
Capsicum annuum is a flowering plant in the family Solanaceae (nightshades), native to the northern regions of South America and to southwestern North America. The plant produces berries of many colors including red, green, and yellow, often with pungent taste. It is one of the oldest cultivated crops, with domestication dating back to around 6,000 years ago in regions of Mexico. The genus Capsicum has over 30 species but Capsicum annuum is the primary species in its genus, as it has been widely cultivated for human consumption for a substantial amount of time and has spread across the world. This species has many uses in culinary, medicine, self-defense, and ornamental applications.
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