How hot is the C. chacoense Bolivia?

The C. chacoense Bolivia measures 10,000–50,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 6 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

C. chacoense Bolivia

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NameC. chacoense Bolivia

Alternative Name(s)Capsicum chacoense Bolivia

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SpeciesC. chacoense

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)10,000 - 50,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Not set

Pod FormPequin/small bullet

RegionBolivia

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

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Last updated Oct 8, 2026

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