Status:
valid
Authors:
(Maxim.) S.H.Fu
Source:
tro
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 6(4): 158 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251576
Common Names
- Rhodiola tangutica
- Tangut Rhodiola
- Tangut Rhodiola
Description
Rhodiola tangutica (also called Tangut Rhodiola, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to China and is found in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodiola tangutica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhodiola tangutica has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhodiola tangutica can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the plant in spring or early summer and replant the divisions in moist soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in moist soil in spring or early summer. Keep the soil moist and the temperature between 65-75°F (18-24°C). Germination should occur within a few weeks.
Where to Find Rhodiola tangutica
Rhodiola tangutica can be found in the temperate forests of China.
Rhodiola tangutica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhodiola tangutica?
Rhodiola tangutica
What is the common name of Rhodiola tangutica?
Tangutica Rhodiola
What is the natural habitat of Rhodiola tangutica?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America
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,