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Authors:
Lincz.
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000207372
Common Names
- Rassulovae Chickpea
- Rassulovae Cicer
- Cicer Rassulovae
Synonyms
- Cicer rassuloviae Lincz. [unknown]
Description
Cicer rassulovae (also called Rassulov's Chickpea, among many other common names) is a species of legume native to the Caucasus 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 rassulovae is used as a forage crop, as a soil cover, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cicer rassulovae 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cicer rassulovae 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 rassulovae
Cicer rassulovae is native to parts of the United States, Mexico, and Central America.
Cicer rassulovae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cicer rassulovae?
Cicer rassulovae
What is the family of Cicer rassulovae?
Fabaceae
What is the origin of Cicer rassulovae?
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