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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Umbilicus_rupestris is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.3 m (1ft).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from June to August, and the seeds ripen from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects? Self. The plant is self-fertile.
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
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Synonyms
U. pedulinus. Cotyledon umbilicus-veneris.
Plant Habitats
Edible Uses
Leaves - raw or cooked[2, 105, K]. A very acceptable mild flavour in the winter and early spring, they can be used in quantity in salads at this time[K]. The leaves become rather stronger-tasting in the summer and are not so pleasant then[K].
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Medicinal Uses
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The leaves are mildly analgesic[7]. The juice and extract of the plant have an old reputation for the treatment of epilepsy[4]. The leaves are also made into a poultice and used in the treatment of piles, slight burns and scalds[4, 7]. A decoction of the leaves is considered to be cooling and diuretic and the juice taken inwardly is said to be excellent for treating inflammations of the liver and spleen[4].
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Other Uses
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Cultivation details
An easily grown plant, succeeding in any near neutral, gritty, moisture retentive but well-drained soil in sun or light shade[200]. Plants are often found growing on walls, even succeeding on old brick and mortar walls[K] Plants are hardy to about -15°c[200]. A very attractive plant for the rock garden[53], the leaves often stay green all winter[4].
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Plant Propagation
Seed - sow spring in a cold frame and only just cover the seed. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in early summer. Division in spring. Very easy, pant them straight out into their permanent positions. Leaf cuttings[200].
Other Names
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Native Range
TEMPERATE ASIA: Cyprus, Egypt (Sinai), Lebanon, Turkey EUROPE: United Kingdom, Ireland, Albania, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece (incl. Crete), Croatia, Italy (incl. Sardinia, Sicily), North Macedonia, Slovenia, Spain (incl. Baleares), France (incl. Corsica), Portugal AFRICA: Portugal (Madeira Islands), Algeria, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia
Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Author
(Salisb.)Dandy.
Botanical References
17200
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