Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
graecum
ID:
214351

Status:
valid

Authors:
Orph. ex Boiss.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient., ser. 2, 2: 43 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213680

Common Names

  • Greek Chickpea
  • Greek Garbanzo
  • Greek Cicer

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Description

Cicer graecum (also called 'Greek Chickpea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is an annual herb with a woody base, and can reach up to 40 cm in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and grows in dry, sunny areas such as rocky slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cicer graecum is a species of legume in the pea family. It is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for fodder and forage. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cicer graecum has small, white flowers with five petals and a short, curved pistil. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cicer graecum is an annual plant that can be propagated through seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F. It can be propagated by seed in spring.

Where to Find Cicer graecum

Cicer graecum can be found in Greece, Turkey, and Syria.

Cicer graecum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cicer graecum?

Cicer graecum

What is the common name of Cicer graecum?

Greek Chickpea

What is the natural habitat of Cicer graecum?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodoros Georgios Orphanides (1817-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Orph.' in the authors string.