Rhodiola semenovii
Rhodiola semenovii, commonly known as Siberian Rhodiola, is a potent adaptogen native to the harsh, high-altitude regions of Central Asia. Renowned for its ability to enhance physical stamina and mental resilience, this resilient plant helps the body manage stress, combat fatigue, and support overall metabolic and cognitive health.
- Scientific name: Rhodiola semenovii
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Saxifragales, it is further categorized into the family Crassulaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Rhodiola.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Saxifragales | WCVP |
| Family | Crassulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Rhodiola | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known by various names depending on the language, is identified as 柱花红景天 in Chinese (zh), 柱花红景天 in Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), and 柱花红景天 in mainland China (zh-cn), while in Swedish (sv) it is referred to as axrosenrot.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 柱花红景天 | Wikidata |
| sv | axrosenrot | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 柱花红景天 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 柱花红景天 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the rugged landscapes of Central Asia. It can be found growing in the territories of Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Tadzhikistan, and Uzbekistan. In addition to these Central Asian nations, its range extends into the eastern part of the continent. Specifically, it is documented within the North-Central regions of China. Consequently, its natural habitat is concentrated in these specific high-altitude or continental areas.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
Chemicals
Rhodiola semenovii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include epihalochin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| epihalochin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rhodiola semenovii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hypoxia.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hypoxia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |