Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montbretii
ID:
214353

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jaub. & Spach

Source:
ildis

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 2, 18: 229 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213682

Common Names

  • Montbret's Chickpea
  • Montbret's Garbanzo
  • Montbret's Cicer

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Description

Cicer montbretii (also called 'Montbret's 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 montbretii 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 montbretii 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 montbretii 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 montbretii

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

Cicer montbretii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cicer montbretii?

Cicer montbretii

What is the common name of Cicer montbretii?

Montbret's Chickpea

What is the natural habitat of Cicer montbretii?

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

Hippolyte François Jaubert (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jaub.' in the authors string.
Édouard Spach (1801-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spach' in the authors string.