Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
rosea
ID:
400010

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1035 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399342

Common Names

  • Rhodiola rosea
  • Rose Rhodiola
  • Rosy Rhodiola

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Synonyms

  • Rhodiola arctica Boriss. [unknown]
  • Rhodia officinarum Crantz [unknown]
  • Rhodiola minor Mill. [unknown]
  • Rhodiola odora Salisb. [unknown]
  • Rhodiola odorata Lam. [unknown]
  • Rhodiola krivochizhinii Sipliv. [unknown]
  • Rhodiola maxima Nakai [unknown]
  • Rhodiola rosea elongata (Led.) H.Jacobsen [unknown]
  • Rhodiola rosea borealis (Boriss.) A.P.Khokhr. & Kuvaev [unknown]
  • Rhodiola rosea krivochizhinii (Sipliv.) S.B.Gontch. [unknown]
  • Rhodiola borealis Boriss. [unknown]
  • Rhodiola iremelica Boriss. [unknown]
  • Rhodiola elongata Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Rhodiola hideoi Nakai [unknown]
  • Rhodiola sibirica Sweet [unknown]
  • Rhodiola scopolii A.Kern. ex Simonk. [unknown]
  • Rhodiola rosea sachalinensis (Boriss.) S.B.Gontch. [unknown]
  • Rhodiola rosea scopolii (Kern. ex Simonk.) Soó [unknown]
  • Rhodiola sachalinensis Boriss. [unknown]
  • Rhodiola tachiroei (Franch. & Savat.) Nakai [unknown]
  • Tolmachevia krivochzhinii (Sipliv.) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Sedum roseum (L.) Scop. [unknown]
  • Sedum rosea arcticum (Boriss.) Kozhevn. [unknown]
  • Sedum elongatum Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Sedum arcticum (Boriss.) Rønning [unknown]
  • Sedum rhodiola Vill. [unknown]
  • Sedum rhodioloides Raf. [unknown]
  • Sedum altaicum G.Don [unknown]
  • Sedum sachalinense (Boriss.) Vorosch. [unknown]
  • Tetradium odoratum (Lam.) Dulac [unknown]
  • Sedum rosea tachiroi Franch. & Sav. [unknown]
  • Rhodiola rosea tachiroi (Franch. & Sav.) H.Jacobsen [unknown]
  • Rhodiola telephioides (Maxim.) S.H.Fu [unknown]
  • Sedum caerulans H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
  • Rhodiola imbricata Edgew. [unknown]
  • Sedum imbricatum Walp. [unknown]
  • Rhodiola roanensis Britton [unknown]
  • Rhodiola rosea arctica (Boriss.) Love [unknown]
  • Sedum roanense Britton in Small [unknown]
  • Sedum rosea roanense A.Berger [unknown]
  • Rhodiola rosea roanensis (Br.) H.Jacobsen [unknown]
  • Sedum rhodiola latifolium Regel & Tiling [unknown]
  • Sedum rhodiola vulgare Regel & Tiling [unknown]
  • Sedum rhodiola oblongum Regel & Tiling [unknown]
  • Sedum rhodiola viride Regel & Tiling [unknown]
  • Sedum rhodiola crispum Regel & Tiling [unknown]
  • Sedum rhodiola pumilum Turcz. ex Regel & Tiling [unknown]
  • Sedum rhodiola dentatum Regel & Tiling [unknown]
  • Sedum rhodiola humile Regel & Tiling [unknown]
  • Sedum rhodiola involucratum Regel & Tiling [unknown]
  • Sedum rhodiola ovatum Regel & Tiling [unknown]
  • Sedum rhodiola lanceolatum Regel & Tiling [unknown]
  • Sedum rhodiola tenuifolium Regel & Tiling [unknown]

Description

Rhodiola rosea (also called Rose Root, 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 rosea 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 rosea are pinkish-white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhodiola rosea 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 rosea

Rhodiola rosea can be found in parts of the Mediterranean, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Rhodiola rosea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhodiola rosea?

Rhodiola rosea

What is the family of Rhodiola rosea?

Crassulaceae

Where is Rhodiola rosea 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,