Cicer arietinum subsp. reticulatum
Cicer arietinum subsp. reticulatum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Cicer arietinum subsp. reticulatum, is a specialized variety of chickpea renowned for its unique nutritional and therapeutic profile. Beyond being a dietary staple, this subspecies possesses significant medicinal properties, offering antioxidant benefits and supporting metabolic health, making it a vital subject in traditional botanical studies.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Cicer Reticulatum
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Cicer arietinum subsp. reticulatumSynonyms
- Cicer reticulatum
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically classified within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further categorized under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Cicer.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Cicer |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Cicer arietinum subsp. reticulatum, exhibits a specific geographical distribution within the Middle East. Its presence is notably documented across the region of Western Asia. Specifically, this subspecies can be found growing in the country of Iraq. Furthermore, its natural or cultivated range extends into Türkiye. These locations represent the primary areas where this particular botanical variety is distributed.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iraq |
| Western Asia | Türkiye |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Cicer arietinum subsp. reticulatum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Activities
Cicer arietinum subsp. reticulatum has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative, Mitogenic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antiproliferative | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mitogenic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antiproliferative
- Journal of food biochemistry
Mitogenic
- Journal of food biochemistry