This genus comprises more than ninety species of rosette-forming succulents native to southern and western Europe. They feature dark green, fleshy leaves characterized by a central dimple and scalloped edges. In spring, clusters of greenish-pink, tubular flowers emerge on upright red stems.

Umbilicus

Umbilicus horizontalis

Umbilicus luteus

Umbilicus oppositifolius is a low-growing evergreen perennial that reaches up to 20 cm in height. It features broad, succulent, oval-shaped leaves and produces branched, arching clusters of small yellow flowers borne on brownish stems.

Umbilicus oppositifolius

Umbilicus oppositifolius 'Jane's Reverse' (v)

A low-growing, rhizomatous evergreen perennial that reaches up to 20 cm in height, 'Jim's Pride' develops dense mats of succulent, scalloped leaves that are dark green with white edges. During late spring and early summer, it produces bell-shaped yellow blooms on gracefully arching flower spikes.

Umbilicus oppositifolius 'Jim's Pride' (v)

Umbilicus oppositifolius 'Jim's Slip' (v)

Umbilicus oppositifolius 'Solar Yellow'

Umbilicus oppositifolius 'Tropfichen'

Umbilicus parviflorus

Umbilicus rupestris is a perennial succulent that remains evergreen throughout the year, forming a rosette that can reach heights of up to 50 cm. Its thick, rounded leaves feature a unique central indentation that gives them a navel-like appearance. From May to August, this plant produces elongated spikes adorned with small, bell-shaped flowers in shades of greenish-pink or pale yellowish-green.