Rhodiola cretinii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cretinii
ID:
1301275
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Raym.-Hamet) H.Ohba
Source:
tro
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 51: 386 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001300613
Common Names
- Rhodiola cretinii
- Cretinii Rhodiola
- Cretinii's Rhodiola
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhodiola cretinii (also called Cretin's Rhodiola, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Caucasus Mountains. It has thick, fleshy, green leaves with a red margin and yellow flowers. It grows in rocky areas and can be found in the wild in the mountainous regions of the Caucasus.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodiola cretinii is a popular medicinal plant used to make herbal teas and for medicinal purposes.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Rhodiola cretinii sub. sino-alpina (Frod.) H.OhbaFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhodiola cretinii has small, star-shaped, yellow-green flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
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Rhodiola cretinii is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. The plant can be divided in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.
Where to Find Rhodiola cretinii
Rhodiola cretinii can be found in the Himalayas, Tibet, and Mongolia.
Rhodiola cretinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhodiola cretinii?
Rhodiola cretinii
What type of plant is Rhodiola cretinii?
It is an herbaceous perennial plant.
Where is Rhodiola cretinii native to?
It is native to China, Japan, and Korea.
Species in the Rhodiola genus
Rhodiola algida, Rhodiola marginata, Rhodiola rosea, Rhodiola quadrifida, Rhodiola crenulata, Rhodiola rhodantha, Rhodiola junggarica, Rhodiola multibracteata, Rhodiola tangutica, Rhodiola handelii, Rhodiola sherriffii, Rhodiola atsaensis, Rhodiola integrifolia, Rhodiola semenovii, Rhodiola coccinea, Rhodiola fastigiata, Rhodiola gelida, Rhodiola heterodonta, Rhodiola himalensis, Rhodiola kaschgarica, Rhodiola litwinovii, Rhodiola pamiroalaica, Rhodiola recticaulis, Rhodiola stephani, Rhodiola bupleuroides, Rhodiola calliantha, Rhodiola tibetica, Rhodiola angusta, Rhodiola alsia, Rhodiola serrata, Rhodiola cretinii, Rhodiola kirilowii, Rhodiola hobsonii, Rhodiola humilis, Rhodiola primuloides, Rhodiola purpureoviridis, Rhodiola discolor, Rhodiola smithii, Rhodiola wallichiana, Rhodiola prainii, Rhodiola stapfii, Rhodiola macrocarpa, Rhodiola yunnanensis, Rhodiola dumulosa, Rhodiola forrestii, Rhodiola sinuata, Rhodiola chrysanthemifolia, Rhodiola nobilis, Rhodiola sexifolia, Rhodiola subopposita,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-8903418: Based on the initial data import
Hideaki Ohba (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohba' in the authors string.
Raymond-Hamet (1890-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raym.-Hamet' in the authors string.