Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
rhodantha
ID:
1220613

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) H.Jacobsen

Source:
tro

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Natl. Cact. Succ. J. 28: 5. 1973

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219951



Common Names

  • Rhodiola Rhodantha
  • Rhodantha Rhodiola
  • Rhodantha Rose Root


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Description

Rhodiola rhodantha (also called Rhodiola Rosea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering perennial in the Crassulaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in alpine and subalpine habitats. It has a low-growing, mat-forming habit, and its leaves are simple and alternate. Its flowers are pink and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Rhodiola rhodantha is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fatigue, depression, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhodiola rhodantha has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhodiola rhodantha is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring, with the clumps being divided into sections and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a cool, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Rhodiola rhodantha

Rhodiola rhodantha is native to the Himalayas.

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-50002397: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Hermann Jacobsen (1898-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Jacobsen' in the authors string.