Aji de monte
Capsicum caballeroi
Family: Solanaceae
What it is like
A shrubby plant. It grows 2-3 m tall. It can be taller. The stems can have a few hairs. The leaves are long and have a sharp point at the end. They are 2-13 cm long by 1-4 cm wide. There are 1-2 flowers in the axils of the leaves. The flowers are yellow. The fruit are small red berries. They are 9-11 mm across. The seeds are
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the cloud forests between 2,000-3,000 m above sea level in Bolivia.
Countries/locations it is found in
Bolivia, South America
How it is used for food
The fruits are pungent.
Edible parts
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seeds.
It probably flowers and fruits all year round.
Its other names
Local names
Ulipica de yunga