Pepper ID??

azguy · Nov 6, 2011

While at a Swap Meet in Tucson I came across someone selling plants. They had a few pepper plants and I asked them what they were and they said Chiltepine. I have never seen a Chiltepine this large or shape. Since the growers were from Mexico I could not find out anymore (don't speak Spanish)so I hope someone can help me Identify. They average 1/2 inch in length and seem to be turning from green to black (no red yet).

meatfreak · Nov 6, 2011

That kinda looks like a plant I'm growing at the moment. I also have no idea wich variety it is, but it looks an c. annuum atleast. That black on the pods is from the sun, that will disappear.

superthing50 · Nov 6, 2011

my friend is growing these and he doesnt have a name for them either he calls them "tios" named after his uncle so i would also like to know what this specific plant is named!

onefowl1 · Nov 6, 2011

Can not help you much but to point out it seems many kinds from all over get the common name of tepin, piquin, chiltepin even if they are not the same pepper just like several from different species even carry the bird pepper common name. Still a good looking pepper and it will be nice to have you tell us later how and what you think of it's taste.

smokemaster · Nov 6, 2011

I just got some seeds from a guatemalan pepper similar to that.
They are called Chiltepe(Chil Tep A) by the guy I got them from.
They are supposed to grow wild in Guatemala.

azguy · Nov 6, 2011

Thank you for the help. I will do an update after the first pod matures. Here are two more photos with a little more detail. Measured the pods again and the largest are 1/2" long by 3/8" wide at the base. Thanks Dan

meatfreak · Nov 7, 2011

Mmm nevermind, mine is longer and less round at the tip. Although I have absolutely no idea wich variety is it

POTAWIE · Nov 7, 2011

onefowl1 said:
Can not help you much but to point out it seems many kinds from all over get the common name of tepin, piquin, chiltepin even if they are not the same pepper just like several from different species even carry the bird pepper common name. Still a good looking pepper and it will be nice to have you tell us later how and what you think of it's taste.

I believe bird pepper refers to any small podded variety with upright pods that easily fall off or can be pulled off and spread by birds.