How hot is the Ulupica Verde?

The Ulupica Verde measures 10,000–40,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 5 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

Ulupica Verde

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Ulupica Verde is a C. eximium variety. Pods ripens to green. Rated hot, ranging from 10,000 to 40,000 SHU.

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NameUlupica Verde

Alternative Name(s)Ulupica Green

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)E-G-SM-J-5-001RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. eximium

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)10,000 - 40,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Green/Mustard

Pod FormStandard tapered

RegionBolivia

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

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Further InformationEdit

Ulupica Verde is a C. eximium variety. Pods ripens to green. Rated hot, ranging from 10,000 to 40,000 SHU.

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Last updated Oct 8, 2026

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