Summary: Capsicum chinense (aji) is a plant in the Solanaceae family. Verdica documents 0 traditional uses, 0 phytochemical compounds, and 0 herb-drug interactions for this species.
Native to Central America and grown as vegetable, Bonnet Pepper or Capsicum chinense is a tropical herb that is 70-80 cm tall. It has various varieties that are known for their extraordinary heat and flavour. The leaves are compound with each leaf composed of 3 leaflets. The flowers found in the axils of leaves. They are white and occur singly or in clusters of two. The fruit is used as a flavouring and spice. It has tonic and antiseptic properties. It increases perspiration, reduces pain sensitivity, and stimulates the circulatory and digestive systems. It is further used against fevers, varicose veins, asthma, sprains, etc. Other common names are yellow lantern chili and squash pepper, Aji, Aji dulce, Ati, Habanero, Scotch Bonnet peppers,
| Sunlight | Full sun (8+ hours for fruiting varieties) |
| Watering | Regular — consistent deep watering during fruiting |
| Soil | Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic (pH 6.0-6.8) |
| Hardiness Zone | USDA 3-11; many are warm-season annuals |
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