Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
botryoides
ID:
416082

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst. ex A.Rich.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss. 1: 308 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415414

Common Names

  • Clustered Navelwort
  • Clustered Umbilicus
  • Clustered Navel-Wort

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Synonyms

  • Cotyledon umbilicus-veneris botryoides (Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Engl. [unknown]

Description

Umbilicus botryoides (also called Cluster Navelwort, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant that has a creeping habit and grows up to 10 cm in height. It is native to Europe and grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Umbilicus botryoides is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Umbilicus botryoides has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Umbilicus botryoides is a perennial herb that is native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Umbilicus botryoides

Umbilicus botryoides can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Umbilicus botryoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Umbilicus botryoides?

Umbilicus botryoides

What is the common name of Umbilicus botryoides?

Clustered Navelwort

What type of plant is Umbilicus botryoides?

Perennial herb

Species in the Crassulaceae family

Adromischus alstonii, Adromischus bicolor, Adromischus caryophyllaceus, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus cristatus, Adromischus diabolicus, Adromischus fallax, Adromischus filicaulis, Adromischus hemisphericus, Adromischus humilis, Adromischus inamoenus, Adromischus leucophyllus, Adromischus liebenbergii, Adromischus maculatus, Adromischus mammillaris, Adromischus marianae, Adromischus maximus, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus nanus, Adromischus phillipsiae, Adromischus roaneanus, Adromischus schuldtianus, Adromischus sphenophyllus, Adromischus subdistichus, Adromischus subviridis, Adromischus triflorus, Adromischus trigynus, Adromischus umbraticola, Adromischus coleorum, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus triflorus, Aeonium loartei, Aeonium uhlii, Aeonium aguajilvense, Aeonium aizoon, Aeonium anagense, Aeonium anagensis, Aeonium appendiculatum, Aeonium arboreum, Aeonium aureum, Aeonium balsamiferum, Aeonium barbatum, Aeonium beltranii, Aeonium bollei, Aeonium burchardii, Aeonium canariense, Aeonium castellodecorum, Aeonium castello-paivae, Aeonium ciliatum,

References

Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:276938-1: Based on the initial data import