Status:
valid
Authors:
Toker, J.Berger & Göktürk
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Front. Plant Sci.12-662891: 7 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000002900
Description
Cicer turcicum (also called Turkish Cicer, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in temperate and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cicer turcicum is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cicer turcicum are yellow and cylindrical in shape. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cicer turcicum is a shrub native to Turkey. It can be propagated from cuttings or from seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of healthy stems in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, sunny spot. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, sunny spot and watered regularly.
Where to Find Cicer turcicum
Cicer turcicum can be found in the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Mediterranean region.
Cicer turcicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cicer turcicum?
Cicer turcicum
What is the common name of Cicer turcicum?
Turcicum Cicer
What is the natural habitat of Cicer turcicum?
Tropical and subtropical dry forests
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