Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterophyllum
ID:
211204

Status:
valid

Authors:
Contandr., Pamukç. & Quézel

Source:
ildis

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Biol. Gallo-Hellen.4: 12 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210533

Common Names

  • Cicer heterophyllum
  • Large-seeded Chickpea
  • Kabuli Chickpea

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Description

Cicer heterophyllum (also called 'variable-leaved chickpea', among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cicer heterophyllum is used for fodder, fuel, and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cicer heterophyllum has small, white, fragrant flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have compound leaves with two to four leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cicer heterophyllum is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best grown in well-drained, slightly acidic soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cicer heterophyllum

Cicer heterophyllum is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Cicer heterophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cicer heterophyllum?

Cicer heterophyllum

What is the common name of Cicer heterophyllum?

Variable-leaved Cicer

What is the family of Cicer heterophyllum?

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

Pierre Quézel (1926-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Quézel' in the authors string.
Juliette Contandriopoulos (1922-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Contandr.' in the authors string.
Adil Pamukçuoǧlu (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pamukç.' in the authors string.