Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuneatum
ID:
197317

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst. ex A.Rich.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss.1: 195 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000196646

Common Names

  • Cicer cuneatum
  • Cuneate Cicer
  • Cuneate Bean

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Description

Cicer cuneatum (also called 'Cuneate 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 cuneatum 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 cuneatum 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 cuneatum is an annual herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and regular watering. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Cicer cuneatum

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

Cicer cuneatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cicer cuneatum?

Cicer cuneatum

What family does Cicer cuneatum belong to?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Cicer cuneatum?

Wedge-fruited 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

Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.