Status:
valid
Authors:
(Raym.-Hamet) Fu
Source:
tro
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin., Addit. 1: 122 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001300638
Common Names
- Rhodiola stapfii
- Stapfii Rhodiola
- Stapfii's Rhodiola
Description
Rhodiola stapfii (also called Stapf's Rhodiola, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Caucasus Mountains. It has thick, fleshy, green leaves with a red margin and yellow flowers. It grows in rocky areas and can be found in the wild in the mountainous regions of the Caucasus.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodiola stapfii is a popular medicinal plant used to make herbal teas and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhodiola stapfii is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhodiola stapfii is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by division or by taking cuttings in spring. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).
Where to Find Rhodiola stapfii
Rhodiola stapfii can be found in the Himalayas, Tibet, and Mongolia.
Rhodiola stapfii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhodiola stapfii?
Rhodiola stapfii
What type of plant is Rhodiola stapfii?
Herb
Where is Rhodiola stapfii native to?
China
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,