Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
songaricum
ID:
186817

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stephan ex DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Mém. Légum.: 349 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186146

Common Names

  • Cicer Songaricum
  • Songaricum Cicer
  • Songar Chickpea

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Synonyms

  • Cicer songoricum DC. [unknown]
  • Cicer soongaricum DC. [unknown]
  • Cicer alaicum Kuschak. ex O.Fedtsch. & B.Fedtsch. [invalid]
  • Cicer songaricum impari-pinnatum Regel & Herder [valid]

Description

Cicer songaricum (also called Songari Chickpea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South-East Asia. It has a hairy stem and trifoliate leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in open forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cicer songaricum is used for its timber, firewood, and charcoal. The bark is used for tanning and dyeing, and the leaves are used for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a source of fodder and for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cicer songaricum has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. Seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cicer songaricum is a tropical perennial shrub that can grow up to 3 m tall. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Cicer songaricum

Cicer songaricum is native to Central Asia. It can be found in open forests and grasslands.

Cicer songaricum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cicer songaricum?

Cicer songaricum

What is the common name of Cicer songaricum?

Songar chickpea

What is the family of Cicer songaricum?

Fabaceae

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Stephan (1757-1814): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stephan' in the authors string.