Status:
valid
Authors:
Grierson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 42: 109 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399337
Common Names
- Rhodiola marginata
- Marginate Rhodiola
- Marginata Rhodiola
Description
Rhodiola marginata (also called Marginate 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 marginata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhodiola marginata has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, dark brown, and flattened. The seedlings have small, oval leaves with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhodiola marginata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight.
Where to Find Rhodiola marginata
Rhodiola marginata can be found in parts of the Mediterranean, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
Rhodiola marginata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhodiola marginata?
Rhodiola marginata
What is the family of Rhodiola marginata?
Crassulaceae
Where is Rhodiola marginata 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,