Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
luteus
ID:
416044

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

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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.

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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 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:276972-1: Based on the initial data import