Database of Chilli Pepper Varieties
BGH 823 (PI 441531)
Species: Baccatum | Origin: Brazil | Heat: Unknown
This variety produces blocky, pointed 5cm long fruits which mature to red. No further information is known at this time. Note: The BGH classification system for chile varieties indicates an accession from the genebank at Banco de Germoplasma de Hortaliças, Brazil
© Jukka Kilipen
BGH 824 (PI 441532)
Species: Baccatum | Origin: Brazil | Heat: Unknown
This variety produces blocky 5cm x 5cm fruits which mature to red. Note: The BGH classification system for chile varieties indicates an accession from the genebank at Banco de Germoplasma de Hortaliças, Brazil
BIDO TACANA (PI 543181)
Species: Chinense | Origin: Brazil | Heat: Hot
From Carmen Florida, small village on right bank of Rio Beni, 5km upriver from Rurrenabaque, Beni Department, Ballvian Province in Brazil. Local name in Tacana dialect. Shrub to 1.5m tall. Fruits green, then red, 5cm long, somewhat ribbed, irregularly shaped, acuminate near stigma scar. Seeds white.
© Allen M Boatman
BISHOPS HAT (PI 497974)
Species: Baccatum | Origin: Brazil | Heat: Mild
This variety has many names: Balloon, Pimenta Cambuci, Campane, Peri Peri, Ubatuba Cambuci, Aji Flor, Orchid, Christmas Bell and Bishops Crown to name a few!! This very unusual pod shaped variety is believed to have been transfered from South America to Europe by the Portuguese in the 18th century and is actually part of the species Capsicum baccatum var. pendulum. The plants are quite large growing 3 to 4 ft tall and produce 30 to 50 extremely weird 3 or 4 flat winged, wrinkled almost flying saucer like 1 ½" wide pods. The flesh of each pod is thin athough crisp to taste and they mature from green to red approximately 90-100 days after seedlings have emerged. The body of the pods have some detectable heat, but the wings are sweet and mild.
© Mark McMullan
© Bayou Traders
BODE (BODI)
Species: Chinense | Origin: Brazil | Heat: Very Hot
Originally from Recife in the Pernambuco area of Brazil, but now found throughout north and northeast Brazil. This very attractive white flowering 2ft tall bushy plant produces good yields of very small 'Tepin like' round chiles witha slight dimple on one side. They are approximately ½ inch round and mature from light green, to yellow, to orange and then to red around 90 days after transplanting. Despite there searing heat, these chiles have a wonderful smokey fruity flavour. Fantastic for bringing a bland curry to life! . Both yellow and red versions of this varieties are available.
© theChileman
© Mark McMullan
BODE ROXA
Species: Chinense | Origin: Brazil | Heat: Hot
Description currently unavailable
© Werner Mathi
© Werner Mathi
BRAZILIAN LITTLE RED HOT
Species: Baccatum | Origin: Brazil | Heat: Unknown
Description currently unavailable.
BRAZILIAN MULTICOLOURED ACORN
Species: Baccatum | Origin: Brazil | Heat: very hot
Description currently unavailable.
BRAZILIAN RAINBOW (PI 441641)
Species: Annuum | Origin: Brazil | Heat: Hot
This stunning ornamental white flowering plant is very similar to the Bolivian Rainbow, although the plant is a little more compact and the peppers are smaller and slightly more elongated. These very impressive plant produces hundreds of 1in long by ½ in wide pods which grow erect on the plant. The mature through various shades of purple to yellows, oranges and finally to bright red when ripe. The full rainbow of colours are present at the same time. Although the fruits are highly ornamental, they are also very pungent so care should be taken when fruits are handled. An excellent choice for those seeking to brighting up the patio or garden. ## HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ##
© Mark McMullan
© Mark McMullan
BRAZILIAN RED PUMPKIN
Species: Baccatum | Origin: Brazil | Heat: Unknown
Description currently unavailable.
© Bayou Traders
BRAZILIAN WHITE
Species: Unknown | Origin: Brazil | Heat: Unknown
Description currently unavailable.
© Mark McMullan
C04177
Species: Baccatum | Origin: Brazil | Heat: Unknown
This large plant grows on average to 3ft high x 4ft wide and bears lots of 2in long x 1.25in wide wrinkled oval fruits which grow erect on the plant.
Note:The CO classification system for chile varieties indicates an accession from the genebank at the Asian Vegetable Research and Development Center, Taiwan
© Jeff Nekola UWGB
C05842
Species: Chinense | Origin: Brazil | Heat: Mild
This low growing, sprawling plant bears good yields of 2.5in x 1.25in smooth block fruits which ripen from green to orange and finally to red. The plants are meaty and have a smokey tropical fruit flavour but little heat. Note:The CO classification system for chile varieties indicates an accession from the genebank at the Asian Vegetable Research and Development Center, Taiwan
© Jeff Nekola UWGB
CAATINGAE
Species: caatingae | Origin: Brazil | Heat: Unknown
Species found in Caatinga region of north east Brazil. Small spherical berries, white and purple flowers which cluster heavily on each node.
CAIENE RED
Species: Unknown | Origin: Brazil | Heat: Unknown
Description currently unavailable.
