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navelwort

Umbilicus rupestris · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Navelwort, scientifically known as Umbilicus rupestris, is a charming perennial succulent often found clinging to rocky cliffs. Characterized by its distinctive rosette of fleshy, kidney-shaped leaves, this plant is valued in traditional herbalism for its soothing properties, particularly in treating skin irritations and supporting digestive health naturally.

Family
Crassulaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Navelwort · Wall Pennywort · 2 more
Scientific synonyms
Umbilicus Neglectus · Umbilicus Deflexus · 27 more

Names

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Ombligo de Venus
  • Ombligo de Venus

German:

  • Echter Venusnabel
  • Haengendes Nabelkraut
  • Venusnabel
  • Echter Venusnabel
  • Felsen-Nabelkraut

French:

  • Nombril de Vénus
  • Ombilic des rochers
  • Nombril-de-Vénus commun
  • Nombril de Venus
  • Nombril de Vénus
  • Nombril-de-Vénus commun
  • Ombilic des rochers
  • Oreille-d'abbé

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Umbilicus rupestris

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known scientifically as Umbilicus rupestris, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Saxifrages and the family Crassulaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its specific genus, Umbilicus.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Saxifragales WCVP
Family Crassulaceae WCVP
Genus Umbilicus WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several different regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing within the territories of Great Britain and Ireland. Its presence extends into Middle Europe, specifically documented in Germany. Moving toward the Mediterranean, the species is also located in Southwestern Europe. Within this southern region, it inhabits the Baleares and Corse.

Region Area Source
Northern Europe Great Britain WCVP
Northern Europe Ireland WCVP
Middle Europe Germany WCVP
Southwestern Europe Baleares WCVP
Southwestern Europe Corse WCVP
Southwestern Europe France WCVP
Southwestern Europe Portugal WCVP
Southwestern Europe Sardegna WCVP
Southwestern Europe Spain WCVP
Southeastern Europe Albania WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, known as Umbilicus rupestris or Navelwort, utilizes its succulent leaves as its most distinctive and medicinal feature. The leaves are fleshy, kidney-shaped, and arranged in a basal rosette, characterized by a deep, central indentation that resembles a navel. In traditional herbal practices, these leaves are often used for their cooling properties and are sometimes applied topically to soothe skin irritations or utilized in infusions to support various internal health functions.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
leaf Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Umbilicus rupestris has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Isoquercitrin.

Chemicals reported in Umbilicus rupestris
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Isoquercitrin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Isoquercitrin

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
hydroethanolic extracts Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆