Status:
valid
Authors:
Webb & Berthel.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Iles Canaries 3(2; 1): 7 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415376
Common Names
- Yellow Navelwort
- Golden Navelwort
- Yellow Umbilicus
Synonyms
- Orostachys umbilicus Hort.Monac. ex Schrank & Mart. [unknown]
- Umbilicus lassithiensis Gand. [unknown]
- Umbilicus erectus DC. [unknown]
- Cotyledon altera Thell. [unknown]
- Cotyledon erecta D.Dietr. [unknown]
- Cotyledon lassithiensis Hayek [unknown]
- Cotyledon lusitanica Lam. [unknown]
- Cotyledon lutea Huds. [unknown]
- Cotyledon repens Grande [unknown]
- Cotyledon umbilicus-veneris repens L. [unknown]
Description
Umbilicus luteus (also called Wall Pennywort, 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 luteus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Umbilicus luteus is small, yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Umbilicus luteus is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Umbilicus luteus
Umbilicus luteus is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Umbilicus luteus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Umbilicus luteus?
Umbilicus luteus
What is the common name of Umbilicus luteus?
Yellow Navelwort
What type of plant is Umbilicus luteus?
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,