Name
Family Name | |
Genus Epithet | |
Species Epithet | |
Infraspecific Epithet | |
Common Names |
Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial, Semi-Annual / Annual-Like |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal, Temperate |
Description and Ethnobotany
Fruits | Its fruit are growing upright, long and slim, ripening from white to yellowish. |
Cultivation | The chili pepper need full sun to grow and fruit well. Ensure good air circulation around the plant. The plant can be pinched at early stage to develop a bushy plant. White flies are common pests that attack chili pepper plants in Singapore. |
Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts (Edible Fruits) Food (Herb and Spice) |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Fruits |
Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Skyrise / Balcony, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Full Sun |
Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Colour(s) | White |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
Mature Fruit Colour(s) - Angiosperms and Gymnosperms | White, Yellow / Golden |
Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
Fruit Type 1 | Fleshy Fruit |
Fruit Type 2 | Non-Accessory Fruit |
Image Repository
Images |
Others
Master ID | 32277 |
Species ID | 6685 |
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