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Capsicum annuum 'Vietnamese Multi-Color'
| Family Name: | Solanaceae |
| Common Name: | Chili Pepper, 五彩椒, 辣椒 |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a semi-woody plant that grows about 0.3 - 0.6 cm tall. |
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| Foliage | Its leaves are elliptical, unusual purple-colored. |
| Flowers | Its flowers are white, with a tint of light purple. |
| Fruit | It bears colorful fruit, ripening from purple, white, yellow, orange to red. The fruit is grown upright with a conical shape. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Fruits |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Fruits |
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| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Purple |
|---|---|
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow / Golden |
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| Mature Fruit Texture(s) | Smooth, Glossy / Shiny |
| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
| Fruit Type |
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Others
| Master ID | 32284 |
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| Species ID | 6692 |
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