Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tragacanthoides
ID:
189825

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jaub. & Spach

Source:
ildis

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 2, 18: 234 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189154

Common Names

  • Shir Chickpea
  • Gazelle Horn Chickpea
  • Kala Chana

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Synonyms

  • Cicer straussii Bornm. [unknown]
  • Cicer kopetdaghense Lincz. [unknown]
  • Cicer tragacanthoides turcomanicum Popov [valid]

Description

Cicer tragacanthoides (also called 'Goat's-thorn 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 tragacanthoides is used as a food crop and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cicer tragacanthoides 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 tragacanthoides 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 tragacanthoides

Cicer tragacanthoides is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

Cicer tragacanthoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cicer tragacanthoides?

Cicer tragacanthoides

What is the common name of Cicer tragacanthoides?

Tragacanth-like chickpea

What is the habitat of Cicer tragacanthoides?

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

References

Hippolyte François Jaubert (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jaub.' in the authors string.
Édouard Spach (1801-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spach' in the authors string.