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Rhodiola chrysanthemifolia subsp. sacra

Rhodiola chrysanthemifolia subsp. sacra · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (46 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Scientifically known as Rhodiola chrysanthemifolia subsp. sacra, is a specialized medicinal herb renowned for its potent adaptogenic properties. Found in high-altitude environments, this subspecies contains unique bioactive compounds that help the body resist physical and mental stress, promoting resilience, enhanced energy levels, and overall cognitive well-being in traditional practices.

Family
Crassulaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Sedum Linearifolium Var. Sacrum · Sedum Linearifolium Var. Tieghemii · 7 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Rhodiola chrysanthemifolia subsp. sacra

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Saxifragales, it is a member of the family Crassulaceae. Specifically, it is categorized under the genus Rhodiola as the subspecies sacra.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Saxifragales
Family Crassulaceae
Genus Rhodiola

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within high-altitude regions of Asia. In China, its presence is primarily documented across the provinces of Qinghai and Tibet. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species is found throughout the East Himalaya range. Its habitat also extends significantly into the mountainous terrain of Nepal. Consequently, its range is defined by these distinct alpine territories in both China and the Indian Subcontinent.

Region Area
China Qinghai
China Tibet
Indian Subcontinent East Himalaya
Indian Subcontinent Nepal

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Rhodiola chrysanthemifolia subsp. sacra has 24 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Gallic acid, Heterodendrin, (-)-Epigallocatechin-3-o-gallate, 4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID, Rhodiocyanoside A.

Chemicals reported in Rhodiola chrysanthemifolia subsp. sacra
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Gallic acid 3 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
Heterodendrin 3 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
(-)-Epigallocatechin-3-o-gallate 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Rhodiocyanoside A 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Rhodiooctanoside 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Salidroside 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
caffeic acid 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
hydroquinone 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
protocatechuic acid 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Gallic acid

  1. Journal of chromatography. B, Analytical technologies in the biomedical and life sciences
  2. Journal of ethnopharmacology
  3. Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

Heterodendrin

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
  2. Journal of ethnopharmacology
  3. Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

(-)-Epigallocatechin-3-o-gallate

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
  2. Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
  2. Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

Rhodiocyanoside A

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
  2. Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

Rhodiooctanoside

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
  2. Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

Salidroside

  1. Journal of chromatography. B, Analytical technologies in the biomedical and life sciences
  2. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

caffeic acid

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
  2. Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

hydroquinone

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
  2. Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

protocatechuic acid

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
  2. Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
methanol-extracts Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
water and methanol extracts Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
water-extracts Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆