Cicer balcaricum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Galushko
Source:
ildis
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast.6: 174 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000207349
Common Names
- Balcaricum Chickpea
- Balcaricum Cicer
- Cicer Balcaricum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cicer balcaricum (also called Balkan Chickpea, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Southeast Europe, and can be found in temperate grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Cicer balcaricum is used as a forage crop, as a soil cover, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cicer balcaricum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a long, narrow seed pod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cicer balcaricum is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by sowing seeds in late spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in shallow drills and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 10-15 cm apart.
Where to Find Cicer balcaricum
Cicer balcaricum is native to parts of the United States, Mexico, and Central America.
Cicer balcaricum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cicer balcaricum?
Cicer balcaricum
What type of plant is Cicer balcaricum?
It is a shrub
Where is Cicer balcaricum native to?
It is native to India
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
Anatoli Galushko (1926-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galushko' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Cicer balcaricum Galushko: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.