Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arietinum
ID:
197288

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 738 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000196617

Common Names

  • Cicer arietinum
  • Chickpea
  • Garbanzo Bean
  • Egyptian Pea

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Synonyms

  • Ononis crotalarioides M.E.Jones [illegitimate]
  • Cicer grossum Salisb. [valid]
  • Cicer physodes Rchb. [valid]
  • Cicer rotundum Alef. [invalid]
  • Cicer album hort. [unknown]
  • Cicer nigrum hort. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Cicer sativum Schkuhr [valid]
  • Cicer arientinium L. [unknown]
  • Cicer arientinum L. [unknown]
  • Cicer edessanum Bornm. [unknown]
  • Cicer arietinum arietinum [unknown]
  • Nochotta oleracea S.G.Gmel. [valid]
  • Vicia arietina (L.) E.H.L.Krause [valid]
  • Cicer arietinum eurasiaticum Popova [valid]
  • Cicer arietinum album Gaudin [valid]
  • Cicer arietinum cruentum Alef. [valid]
  • Cicer arietinum fuscum Alef. [valid]
  • Cicer arietinum globosum Alef. [valid]
  • Cicer arietinum macrospermum Jaub. & Spach [valid]
  • Cicer arietinum nigrum Alef. [valid]
  • Cicer arietinum rhytidospermum Jaub. & Spach [valid]
  • Cicer arietinum vulgare Jaub. & Spach [valid]

Description

Cicer arietinum (also called Chickpea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical Asia. It grows up to 1 m tall and has a woody stem with a few branches. The leaves are trifoliate, and the flowers are white or pink. It is found in dry forests, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cicer arietinum is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as a medicinal plant. It is also used as a source of fiber for making rope, paper, and other materials.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cicer arietinum are small and yellow in color. The seeds are small and round and are usually black or dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cicer arietinum is a tropical perennial shrub that is native to India and Southeast Asia. It is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seeds should be soaked in water for 24 hours before sowing to improve germination.

Where to Find Cicer arietinum

Cicer arietinum is native to the Mediterranean region and is widely cultivated in many parts of the world. It is commonly found in grocery stores, farmers markets, and online retailers.

Cicer arietinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cicer arietinum?

Cicer arietinum

What is the common name of Cicer arietinum?

Chickpea

What is the family of Cicer arietinum?

Fabaceae

Species in the Cicer genus

Cicer anatolicum, Cicer bijugum, Cicer echinospermum, Cicer macracanthum, Cicer pungens, Cicer rechingeri, Cicer yamashitae, Cicer pinnatifidum, Cicer reticulatum, Cicer songaricum, Cicer flexuosum, Cicer acanthophyllum, Cicer kermanense, Cicer microphyllum, Cicer spiroceras, Cicer stapfianum, Cicer subaphyllum, Cicer tragacanthoides, Cicer fedtschenkoi, Cicer multijugum, Cicer oxyodou, Cicer arietinum, Cicer atlanticum, Cicer canariense, Cicer cuneatum, Cicer nuristanicum, Cicer balcaricum, Cicer baldshuanicum, Cicer grande, Cicer incanum, Cicer korshinskyi, Cicer laetum, Cicer mogoltavicum, Cicer paucijugum, Cicer rassulovae, Cicer floribundum, Cicer heterophyllum, Cicer isauricum, Cicer graecum, Cicer incisum, Cicer montbretii, Cicer uludereensis, Cicer chorassanicum, Cicer luteum, Cicer judaicum, Cicer rasulovae, Cicer incisum, Cicer turcicum,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References