Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f. & Thomson) H.Ohba
Source:
cmp
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 51: 386 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399351
Common Names
- Rhodiola crenulata
- Crenulate Rhodiola
- Crenulata Rhodiola
Synonyms
- Rhodiola megalophylla (Fröd.) Fu [unknown]
- Rhodiola euryphylla (Fröd.) Fu [unknown]
- Rhodiola rotundata (Hemsl.) Fu [unknown]
- Sedum rotundatum Hemsl. [unknown]
- Sedum crenulatum Hook.f. & Thomson [unknown]
- Sedum megalanthum Fröd. [unknown]
- Sedum megalophyllum Fröd. [unknown]
- Sedum euryphyllum Fröd. [unknown]
- Sedum rotundatum oblongatum C.Marquand & Airy Shaw [unknown]
- Sedum bupleuroides rotundatum (Hemsl.) Fröd. [unknown]
Description
Rhodiola crenulata (also called Crenulate Stonecrop, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 30 centimeters in height. It is native to Europe and Asia and is found in alpine and subalpine regions. Its leaves are thick, fleshy, and have a reddish-purple margin.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodiola crenulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Rhodiola crenulata are pinkish-white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhodiola crenulata is a perennial flowering plant that is native to the Arctic and mountainous regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. It is easy to propagate by stem cuttings or by division of the root system. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water once established.
Where to Find Rhodiola crenulata
Rhodiola crenulata can be found in parts of the Mediterranean, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
Rhodiola crenulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhodiola crenulata?
Rhodiola crenulata
What is the family of Rhodiola crenulata?
Crassulaceae
Where is Rhodiola crenulata found?
India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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,