Capsicum frutescens
Common Names: boro ni vavalagi, brandrissie, cayenne pepper, cayennepepper, cayennepfeffer, chilli, filfil ahmar, goat pepper, grain of paradise, hot pepper
Habitat: Cayenne is native to Central and South America and Zanzibar.
Description: Cayenne is a shrublike plant that grows to a height of 24 inches. The leaves are elliptical, slightly leathery, dark green and smooth. The flowers produce pods of flat, white, pungent seeds. These pods (peppers) range in color from green when immature to purple, red, orange or yellow when ripe.
Uses: Cayenne is a pepper well known for its benefits to the circulatory system. It aids the body to balance pressure levels and resist abnormal bleeding.
Cayenne also nourishes the digestive system. This plant assists in the body's utilization of other herbs, when used in an herbal combination. When applied
topically, it helps relieve minor discomfort.
