Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kar. & Kir.) Boriss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 9: 129 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399365
Common Names
- Rosularia Alpestris
- Alpine Rosularia
- Mountain Rosularia
Synonyms
- Rosularia umbilicoides (Regel) Boriss. [unknown]
- Rosularia kokanica (Regel & Schmalh.) Boriss. [unknown]
- Umbilicus alpestris Kar. & Kir. [unknown]
- Sedum olgae Regel & Schmalh. [unknown]
- Sedum kokanicum Regel & Schmalh. [unknown]
- Sedum umbilicoides Regel [unknown]
- Cotyledon alpestris O.Fedtsch. & B.Fedtsch. [unknown]
- Cotyledon turkestanica O.Fedtsch. & B.Fedtsch. [unknown]
- Rosularia alpestris alpestris [unknown]
- Sedum acuminatum Raym.-Hamet [unknown]
- Sempervivum mucronatum Edgew. [unknown]
- Sempervivella mucronata A.Berger [unknown]
- Sempervivum fimbriatum Klotzsch [unknown]
- Sempervivum himalayense Klotzsch [unknown]
- Sedum durisi Raym.-Hamet [unknown]
- Rhodiola durisii (Raym.-Hamet) Fu [unknown]
- Sedum schlagintweitii Fröd. [unknown]
- Sedum scaphiophyllum Werderm. [unknown]
- Sedum nuristanicum Kitam. [unknown]
- Rhodiola nuristanica (Kitam.) H.Jacobsen [unknown]
- Sempervivella mucronata glabra Kitam. [unknown]
Description
Rosularia alpestris (also called Alpine Rosularia, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent that grows up to 10 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
Rosularia alpestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Rosularia alpestris sub. marnieri (Raym.-Hamet ex H.Ohba) Eggli
Rosularia alpestris var. vvedenskyi (U.P.Pratov) Lazkov
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Rosularia alpestris are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rosularia alpestris is a perennial succulent that is native to the Mediterranean region. 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 Rosularia alpestris
Rosularia alpestris can be found in parts of the Mediterranean, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
Rosularia alpestris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rosularia alpestris?
Rosularia alpestris
What is the common name of Rosularia alpestris?
Alpine rosularia
What type of plant is Rosularia alpestris?
Evergreen perennial
Species in the Rosularia genus
Rosularia turkestanica,
Rosularia serrata,
Rosularia subspicata,
Rosularia alpestris,
Rosularia borissovae,
Rosularia glabra,
Rosularia reginae,
Rosularia platyphylla,
Rosularia schischkinii,
Rosularia radicosa,
Rosularia libanotica,
Rosularia lineata,
Rosularia lipskyi,
Rosularia lutea,
Rosularia viguieri,
Rosularia adenotricha,
Rosularia blepharophylla,
Rosularia globulariifolia,
Rosularia sempervivum,
Rosularia elymaitica,
Rosularia haussknechtii,
Rosularia lutea,
Rosularia davisii,
Rosularia rosulata,
Rosularia reginae,
Rosularia modesta,
Rosularia pseudohaussknechtii,
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,