Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canariense
ID:
197306

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Santos & G.P.Lewis

Source:
ildis

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.41: 461 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000196635

Common Names

  • Cicer canariense
  • Canary Cicer
  • Canary Bean

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Description

Cicer canariense (also called 'Canary Chickpea', among many other common names) is a small, annual herb native to the Canary Islands. It grows in dry, rocky areas in grasslands and scrublands. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Cicer canariense is used as a food source and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cicer canariense 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 canariense is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils, but can tolerate light shade. It requires regular watering during the growing season and should be fertilized every few weeks. It can be pruned to shape if desired. It is a low-maintenance plant and can be grown in a wide range of soils.

Where to Find Cicer canariense

Cicer canariense is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in coastal areas.

Cicer canariense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cicer canariense?

Cicer canariense

What family does Cicer canariense belong to?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Cicer canariense?

Canary chickpea

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

Arnoldo Santos Guerra (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Santos' in the authors string.
Gwilym Peter Lewis (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.P.Lewis' in the authors string.