Status:
valid
Authors:
(D.Don) Fu
Source:
tro
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin., Addit. 1: 121 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001299898
Common Names
- Rhodiola himalensis
- Himalayan Stonecrop
- Himalayan Sedum
Description
Rhodiola himalensis (also called 'Himalayan Rhodiola', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the mountains of Central Asia. It has bright green leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in rocky areas, meadows, and hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodiola himalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Rhodiola himalensis sub. taohoensis (Fu) H.Ohba
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Rhodiola himalensis are yellow and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhodiola himalensis is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division of the root clump.
Where to Find Rhodiola himalensis
Rhodiola himalensis can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, including parts of Russia, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia.
Rhodiola himalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhodiola himalensis?
Rhodiola himalensis
What is the common name of Rhodiola himalensis?
Himalayan Rhodiola
What type of plant is Rhodiola himalensis?
Rhodiola himalensis is a succulent perennial plant
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,