Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
rupestris
ID:
416069

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Salisb.) Dandy

Source:
cmp

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Fl. Gloucestershire : 611 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415401

Common Names

  • Rock Navelwort
  • Rock Umbilicus
  • Rock Navel-Wort

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Synonyms

  • Umbilicus pendulinus DC. [unknown]
  • Umbilicus neglectus (Cout.) Rothm. & P.Silva [unknown]
  • Umbilicus patulus Pomel [unknown]
  • Umbilicus deflexus Pomel [unknown]
  • Umbilicus aetneus Tornab. [unknown]
  • Umbilicus vulgaris Batt. & Trab. [unknown]
  • Umbilicus umbilicatus Breistr. [unknown]
  • Umbilicus simplex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Cotyledon neglecta Cout. [unknown]
  • Cotyledon ombilicus Lam. [unknown]
  • Cotyledon rupestris Salisb. [unknown]
  • Cotyledon tuberosa Halácsy [unknown]
  • Cotyledon umbilicata Lam. [unknown]
  • Cotyledon umbilicifolia Stokes [unknown]
  • Cotyledon umbilicus-veneris L. [unknown]
  • Cotyliphyllum erectum Link [unknown]
  • Cotyliphyllum umbilicus Link [unknown]
  • Cotyledon umbilicus-veneris tuberosa L. [unknown]

Description

Umbilicus rupestris (also called Rock 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 rupestris 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Umbilicus rupestris var. truncatus (W.Dod) Rowley
Umbilicus rupestris var. velenovskyi (Rohl) Rowley

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Umbilicus rupestris 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 rupestris 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 rupestris

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

Umbilicus rupestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Umbilicus rupestris?

Umbilicus rupestris

What is the common name of Umbilicus rupestris?

Rock Navelwort

What type of plant is Umbilicus rupestris?

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

Richard Anthony Salisbury (1761-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salisb.' in the authors string.
James Edgar Dandy (1903-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dandy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:277005-1: Based on the initial data import