Purple-Flowered Chacoense

Purple-Flowered Chacoense is a rare wild Capsicum chacoense pepper native to Bolivia. It is notable for its purple flowers, a distinctive trait within a species that typically produces white flowers.

Plants are compact and adapted to wild growing conditions. Pods are small and produce moderate heat.

Heat levels are estimated at around 50,000 Scoville Heat Units. This accession is valued for its ornamental appeal and its importance in preserving Capsicum genetic diversity rather than for commercial cultivation.