List of Capsicum cultivars

Capsicum cultivars are varieties of plants in the Capsicum genus that have been selectively bred for specific characteristics. These cultivars are commonly used in cooking and can be found in a variety of cuisines around the world. The Capsicum genus includes several species, such as Capsicum annuum, Capsicum frutescens, Capsicum chinense, Capsicum pubescens, Capsicum baccatum, and Capsicum praetermissum, each of which has numerous cultivars.

Capsicum annuum[edit]

Capsicum annuum is the most widely cultivated and commercially important species of Capsicum. It includes a variety of cultivars, such as:

Bell pepper: A sweet, mild pepper that is often green, red, yellow, or orange.
Jalapeno: A medium-sized chili pepper that has a warm, burning sensation when eaten.
Cayenne pepper: A hot chili pepper used to flavor dishes.
Poblano: A mild chili pepper originating from the state of Puebla, Mexico.
Anaheim pepper: A mild variety of chili pepper.

Capsicum frutescens is a species of Capsicum native to the Americas. Cultivars include:

Tabasco pepper: A variety of chili pepper best known for its use in Tabasco sauce.
Malagueta pepper: A type of chili pepper widely used in Brazil, Portugal, and Mozambique.

Capsicum chinense cultivars are known for their exceptional heat. They include:

Capsicum pubescens is a species of the genus Capsicum native to South America. Cultivars include:

Capsicum baccatum is a member of the genus Capsicum, and is one of the five domesticated pepper species. Cultivars include:

Aji pepper: A variety of chili pepper that is often used in Peruvian cuisine.

Capsicum praetermissum is a wild pepper species from Brazil. Cultivars include: