Rhodiola calliantha - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calliantha
ID:
1301248
Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Ohba) H.Ohba
Source:
tro
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 51: 386 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001300586
Common Names
- Rhodiola calliantha
- Calliantha Rhodiola
- Calliantha's Rhodiola
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhodiola calliantha (also called 'Callianth Rhodiola', among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to the Himalayas. It has thick, fleshy leaves that are green in color and arranged in opposite pairs. It grows in rocky areas and is often found in grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodiola calliantha is a popular ornamental plant used in rock gardens, borders, and containers. It is also used to make herbal teas and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhodiola calliantha is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
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Rhodiola calliantha is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. The plant can be divided in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.
Where to Find Rhodiola calliantha
Rhodiola calliantha can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, from the Himalayas to the Altai Mountains.
Rhodiola calliantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhodiola calliantha?
Rhodiola calliantha
What type of plant is Rhodiola calliantha?
It is an herbaceous perennial plant.
Where is Rhodiola calliantha native to?
It is native to China, Japan, and Korea.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-8903362: Based on the initial data import
Hideaki Ohba (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohba' in the authors string.