Capsicum grossum Linnaeus, Systema Naturae, ed. 12, 2: 175; Mantissa Plantarum: 47. 1767.

"Habitat in India." RCN: 1498.

Type not designated.

Original material: Herb. Linn. No. 249.5 (LINN) .

Current name: Capsicum annuum L. ( Solanaceae).