Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multijugum
ID:
189827

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maesen

Source:
ildis

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Meded. Landbouwhoogeschool72(10): 91 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189156

Common Names

  • Multi-Horned Chickpea
  • Multi-Fruit Chickpea
  • Multi-Fruited Chickpea

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Description

Cicer multijugum (also called 'Multi-jointed Chickpea', among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cicer multijugum is used as a food crop and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cicer multijugum is white, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, black, round seed, about 0.5 cm in diameter. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cicer multijugum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is by seed or division of established plants.

Where to Find Cicer multijugum

Cicer multijugum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

Cicer multijugum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cicer multijugum?

Cicer multijugum

What is the common name of Cicer multijugum?

Many-jointed chickpea

What is the habitat of Cicer multijugum?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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