Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
isauricum
ID:
211205

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.H.Davis

Source:
ildis

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh29: 311 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210534

Common Names

  • Cicer isauricum
  • Isaurian Chickpea
  • Garbanzo Bean

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Description

Cicer isauricum (also called Cicer Isauricum, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It has a straight stem with a grayish-brown bark and its leaves are alternate, elliptic-oblong, and have a pointed tip. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cicer isauricum is used for fodder, fuel, and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cicer isauricum has small, white, fragrant flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have compound leaves with two to four leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cicer isauricum is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best grown in well-drained, slightly acidic soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cicer isauricum

Cicer isauricum is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Cicer isauricum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cicer isauricum?

Cicer isauricum

What is the common name of Cicer isauricum?

Isaurian Cicer

What is the family of Cicer isauricum?

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