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Capsicum baccatum var. baccatum

Capsicum baccatum var. baccatum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Scientifically known as Capsicum baccatum var. baccatum, is a versatile medicinal plant celebrated for its potent bioactive compounds. Rich in capsaicin, this variety offers significant anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antioxidant properties. Traditionally used to manage pain and boost metabolism, it serves as a vital resource in natural therapeutic practices worldwide.

Family
Solanaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Capsicum baccatum var. baccatum

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • ajitucho
  • ají aribibi
  • ají ayuccllo
  • ají de babilla
  • ají quitucho
  • aribibe
  • arivivi
  • arivivi morado
  • cobincho
  • coincho
  • cumbarí
  • quitucho

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Solanales and the family Solanaceae, it is classified under the genus Capsicum. Its specific taxonomic designation is Capsicum baccatum var. baccatum.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Solanales
Family Solanaceae
Genus Capsicum

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several distinct tropical regions. In the Macaronesian islands, its presence is noted specifically within Cape Verde. Moving to West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found spanning the Gulf of Guinea Islands, the Congo, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Additionally, the species extends its range into Northeast Tropical Africa, specifically in Chad. Together, these locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive across various African and Atlantic island environments.

Region Area
Macaronesia Cape Verde
West-Central Tropical Africa Congo
West-Central Tropical Africa Gulf of Guinea Is.
West-Central Tropical Africa DR Congo
Northeast Tropical Africa Chad
South Tropical Africa Angola
South Tropical Africa Mozambique
South Tropical Africa Zambia
Central America Costa Rica
Central America Honduras

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Capsicum baccatum var. baccatum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Capsaicin, Dihydrocapsaicin, Nordihydrocapsaicin.

Chemicals reported in Capsicum baccatum var. baccatum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Capsaicin 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Dihydrocapsaicin 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Nordihydrocapsaicin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Capsaicin

  1. International journal of molecular sciences
  2. PloS one

Dihydrocapsaicin

  1. International journal of molecular sciences
  2. PloS one

Nordihydrocapsaicin

  1. International journal of molecular sciences

Activities

Capsicum baccatum var. baccatum has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Activities reported in Capsicum baccatum var. baccatum
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antioxidant

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Capsicum baccatum var. baccatum has 3 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include butanol extracts, ethanolic extracts, plain and heated aqueous extracts.

Preparations reported for Capsicum baccatum var. baccatum
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Butanol extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ethanolic extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Plain and heated aqueous extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Butanol extracts

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Ethanolic extracts

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Plain and heated aqueous extracts

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology