Status:
valid
Authors:
Lincz.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R.11: 108 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189155
Common Names
- Fedtschenko's Chickpea
- Tien Shan Chickpea
- Tienshan Chickpea
Synonyms
- Cicer songaricum schugnanicum Popov [valid]
- Cicer songaricum pamiricum Paulsen [valid]
Description
Cicer fedtschenkoi (also called 'Fedtschenko's Chickpea', among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cicer fedtschenkoi is used as a food crop and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cicer fedtschenkoi is white, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, black, round seed, about 0.5 cm in diameter. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cicer fedtschenkoi is a perennial herbaceous plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is by seed or division of established plants.
Where to Find Cicer fedtschenkoi
Cicer fedtschenkoi can be found in the wild in the Caucasus region of Russia and in parts of Turkey.
Cicer fedtschenkoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cicer fedtschenkoi?
Cicer fedtschenkoi
What is the common name of Cicer fedtschenkoi?
Fedtschenko's chickpea
What is the habitat of Cicer fedtschenkoi?
Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas
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