Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flexuosum
ID:
186833

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lipsky

Source:
ildis

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada23: 102 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186162

Common Names

  • Flexuous Chickpea
  • Flexuous Pea
  • Flexuous Cicer

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Synonyms

  • Cicer flexuosum robustum (Popov) Popov [unknown]
  • Cicer flexuosum robustum Popov [unknown]

Description

Cicer flexuosum (also called Flexuous Chickpea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South-East Asia. It has a hairy stem and trifoliate leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in open forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cicer flexuosum is used for its timber, firewood, and charcoal. The bark is used for tanning and dyeing, and the leaves are used for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a source of fodder and for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cicer flexuosum has small, white flowers and the seeds are dark brown. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cicer flexuosum is a tropical perennial shrub that can grow up to 4 m tall. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Cicer flexuosum

Cicer flexuosum is native to India and can be found in dry deciduous forests.

Cicer flexuosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cicer flexuosum?

Cicer flexuosum

What is the common name of Cicer flexuosum?

Flexuous chickpea

What is the family of Cicer flexuosum?

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