Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paucijugum
ID:
208039

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Popov) Nevski

Source:
ildis

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast.4: 260 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000207368

Common Names

  • Paucijugum Chickpea
  • Paucijugum Cicer
  • Cicer Paucijugum

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Synonyms

  • Cicer songaricum paucijugum Popov [valid]
  • Cicer popovii Nevski [unknown]

Description

Cicer paucijugum (also called Few-Jointed Chickpea, among many other common names) is a species of legume native to the Mediterranean region. It is an annual herb that grows to a height of up to 1 m. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are white.

Uses & Benefits

Cicer paucijugum is used as a forage crop, as a soil cover, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cicer paucijugum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a long, narrow seed pod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cicer paucijugum is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by sowing seeds in late spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in shallow drills and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 10-15 cm apart.

Where to Find Cicer paucijugum

Cicer paucijugum is native to parts of the United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Cicer paucijugum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cicer paucijugum?

Cicer paucijugum

What is the family of Cicer paucijugum?

Fabaceae

What is the origin of Cicer paucijugum?

Central Asia

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

Mikhail Popov (1893-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Popov' in the authors string.
Sergéi Nevski (1908-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nevski' in the authors string.