Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
heylandianus
ID:
416058

Status:
valid

Authors:
Webb & Berthel.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Iles Canaries 3(2; 1): 176 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415390

Common Names

  • Heyland's Navelwort
  • Heyland's Umbilicus
  • Heyland's Navel-Wort

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Synonyms

  • Umbilicus heylandianus coutinhoi (Mariz) A.Fern. [unknown]
  • Umbilicus praealtus Mariz [unknown]
  • Umbilicus coutinhoi Mariz [unknown]
  • Umbilicus strangulatus A.Berger [unknown]
  • Cotyledon coutinhoi (Mariz) Cout. [unknown]
  • Cotyledon praealta (Brot.) Samp. [unknown]
  • Cotyledon strangulata Font Quer [unknown]
  • Cotyledon umbilicus-veneris praealta Brot. [unknown]
  • Grammanthes heylandiana Webb ex Christ [unknown]

Description

Umbilicus heylandianus (also called Heyland's 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 heylandianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and indigestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Umbilicus heylandianus is yellow with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Umbilicus heylandianus 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 heylandianus

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

Umbilicus heylandianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Umbilicus heylandianus?

Umbilicus heylandianus

What is the common name of Umbilicus heylandianus?

Heyland's Navelwort

What type of plant is Umbilicus heylandianus?

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

Philip Barker Webb (1793-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Webb' in the authors string.
Sabin Berthelot (1794-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Berthel.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:276957-1: Based on the initial data import