25 Seeds Red Manzano Chili Pepper, Capsicum pubescens Chile, Rocoto Locoto Tree.

Description: Seeds very interesting and different! Please wear gloves when handling, they are very hot! Capsicum pubescens is a species of the genus Capsicum (pepper), known as rocoto and locoto which is found primarily in Central and South America. It is known only in cultivation. The species name, pubescens, means hairy, which refers to the hairy leaves of this pepper. The hairiness of the leaves, along with the black seeds, distinguish this species from others. As they reach a relatively advanced age and the roots lignify quickly, sometimes they are called tree chili. Of all the domesticated species of peppers, this is the least widespread and systematically furthest away from all others. It is reproductively isolated from other species of the genus Capsicum. A very notable feature of this species is its ability to withstand cooler temperatures than other cultivated pepper plants, but cannot withstand frost. Like all other species of the genus Capsicum, plants of the species Capsicum pubescens grow as a shrub, but sometimes as climbing plants. They grow into four-meter woody plants relatively quickly, and live up to 15 years, which gives them, especially with age, an almost tree-like appearance. After a first impulse is formed, the plant branches at a height of about 30 cm for the first time, and forms during growth by further dividing into a bushy appearance. More shoots develop from the leaf axils. Some varieties have purple discoloration on the branches, as can be observed in other Capsicum species. The leaves have a 5–12 mm long petiole and a leaf blade ovate to 5–12 cm long, 2.5 to 4 cm wide, tapering at the top and the base is wedge-shaped. In addition to the relatively long life, Capsicum pubescens differs in many other characteristics from related species. Capsicum pubescens is found in cultivation primarily in north-western South America, as well as southern Central America. It is believed to have evolved from other, more primitive Capsicum species also occurring in the same area. C. pubescens grows at higher elevations than other species, and cannot survive the tropical heat in the lowlands. There are several cultivars of C. pubescens; most are rarely cultivated, and are now relatively scarce. Cultivars include 'Canario' (yellow), 'Manzano' (red), 'Peron' (pear-shaped), and 'Rocoto Longo' (which was developed in the Canary Islands). Positive feedback is greatly needed! Hablo español Thank you so much! International buyers are responsible for any and all customs regulations and laws. Please be aware that your country may not allow international shipments of this kind. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. We are not responsible for undeliverable addresses. Check out my other items! Be sure to add me to your favorites list!

Price: 15 USD

Location: Thermal, California

End Time: 2024-09-18T16:00:35.000Z

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