Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1828
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 3: 400 (1828)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415393
Common Names
- Horizontal Navelwort
- Horizontal Umbilicus
- Horizontal Navel-Wort
Synonyms
- Umbilicus maroccanus Gand. [unknown]
- Umbilicus rodriguezii Gand. [unknown]
- Umbilicus rupestris horizontalis (Guss.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
- Cotyledon horizontalis Guss. [unknown]
- Cotyledon peltata J.C.Wendl. [unknown]
- Cotyledon pendulina Batt. [unknown]
- Cotyliphyllum horizontale Link [unknown]
- Cotyledon pendulina (DC.) Vierh. [unknown]
- Umbilicus pendulinus horizontalis (Guss.) Post [unknown]
Description
Umbilicus horizontalis (also called Horizontal 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 horizontalis 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 horizontalis is white with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and white.
Cultivation and Propagation
Umbilicus horizontalis 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 horizontalis
Umbilicus horizontalis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Umbilicus horizontalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Umbilicus horizontalis?
Umbilicus horizontalis
What is the common name of Umbilicus horizontalis?
Horizontal Navelwort
What type of plant is Umbilicus horizontalis?
Perennial herb
Species in the Umbilicus genus
Umbilicus intermedius,
Umbilicus luteus,
Umbilicus heylandianus,
Umbilicus horizontalis,
Umbilicus patens,
Umbilicus rupestris,
Umbilicus citrinus,
Umbilicus albido-opacus,
Umbilicus botryoides,
Umbilicus schmidtii,
Umbilicus mirus,
Umbilicus paniculiformis,
Umbilicus parviflorus,
Umbilicus chloranthus,
Umbilicus gaditanus,
Umbilicus ferganicus,
Umbilicus tropaeolifolius,
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,