引言辣椒属Capsicum大约包括20～25个种,全部起源于美洲大陆。不过这个估计只能是个大概性的,因为说不定什么时候进行野生种质资源考察与收集时,又会发现什么新种来。但至今已广泛进行栽培的种只有5个,即:C.annuum,C.baccatum,C.chinense,C.frutescens和C.pubescens,其它大多数 Introduction Capsicum includes about 20 to 25 species, all of which originate in the continental United States. However, this estimate can only be a rough approximation, because when it comes to wild germplasm resources to investigate and collect, what new species will be discovered. However, only five species have been widely cultivated so far, namely: C. annuum, C. baccatum, C. chinense, C. frutescens and C. pubescens, most others