Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pungens
ID:
185889

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient., ser. 2, 2: 44 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185218

Common Names

  • Cicer pungens
  • Prickly Chickpea
  • Prickly Cicer

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Synonyms

  • Cicer spinosum Popov [valid]

Description

Cicer pungens (also called Prickly Chickpea, among many other common names) is an annual herb species of the Fabaceae family. It is native to Turkey, usually found in grassland and steppe habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cicer pungens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cicer pungens has yellow, five-petalled flowers that appear in spring and summer. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cicer pungens can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep in a warm, sunny location. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, sunny location and water regularly.

Where to Find Cicer pungens

Cicer pungens can be found in Turkey, Syria, and Iraq.

Cicer pungens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cicer pungens?

Cicer pungens

What are the common names of Cicer pungens?

Cicer pungens is also known as pointed-spurred chickpea, pointed-spur chickpea, or pointed-spike chickpea.

What is the origin of Cicer pungens?

Cicer pungens is native to the Mediterranean region.

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