Aji Charapa is wild variety of Aji found in the northern region of the Peruvian jungle, close to the city of Iquitos. In this area, the people are called "Charapas", thus, the name of the Aji Charapa is derived from their name. The Aji Charapa is very small with a spherical shape measuring a maximum 1/4 in diameter. The very hot pods are thin-fleshed and mature into a red and yellow colour. This variety is not grown commercially, but is harvested from wild plants.