Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
luteum
ID:
1253830

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rassulova & B.A.Sharipova

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Izv. Akad. Nauk Tadzhiksk. S.S.R., Otd. Biol. Nauk1(125): 51 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253168

Common Names

  • Cicer luteum
  • Yellow Chickpea
  • Yellow Cicer

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Description

Cicer luteum (also called yellow chickpea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, from India to China and Japan. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cicer luteum is used for its medicinal properties, as an ornamental plant, and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cicer luteum has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cicer luteum is a tropical fern that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright indirect light. It can be propagated by division or by spores. The spores should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Cicer luteum

Cicer luteum can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Cicer luteum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cicer luteum?

Cicer luteum

What is the common name of Cicer luteum?

Luteum Pea

What is the natural habitat of Cicer luteum?

Tropical and subtropical rainforests of Brazil

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

B. A. Sharipova: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.A.Sharipova' in the authors string.
Mukharam Rasulova (1926-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rassulova' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:980168-1: Based on the initial data import