The genus Capsicum comprises more than 200 varieties, and
the fruits vary widely in size, shape, flavor and sensory heat. Five
main species are cited in literature: Capsicum annuum, Capsicum
baccatum, Capsicum chinense, Capsicum frutescens and Capsicum
pubescens. Peppers from Capsicum species are native to the tropical
and humid zones of Central and South America and belong to
the Solanaceae family, which includes peppers of important economic
value (