Rhodiola semenovii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Umbilicus semenovii
• Sedum semenovii var. kansuensis
• Cotyledon semenovii
• Clementsia semenovii
• Umbilicus linearifolius
• Rhodiola kansuensis
• Umbilicus linifolius
• Sedum semenovii

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Rhodiola semenovii is characterized by its presence in diverse and often challenging high-altitude environments. This species is commonly found inhabiting various landscapes, including forests and meadows, with specific preferences for wet areas, mountains, shores, stony places, and swamps. It exhibits a significant vertical distribution, thriving across a broad elevational range that reaches a maximum altitude of 3500 m AMSL.

Elevational range max:

3500 m AMSL

Habitat :

forest, meadows: wet, mountains, shores, stony places, swamps

Life history

The life history of Rhodiola semenovii is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to establish long-term presence within its specific high-altitude habitats. Throughout its life cycle, the plant focuses on developing a robust, fleshy rhizome that serves as a primary energy storage organ, enabling it to withstand harsh environmental conditions and survive through dormant periods. As a perennial, it does not complete its life cycle in a single season but instead undergoes repeated cycles of vegetative growth and seasonal activity. This long-lived strategy allows the species to endure the extreme fluctuations of its ecosystem, gradually accumulating biomass and strengthening its root system over several years before reaching reproductive maturity.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Rhodiola semenovii is characterized by a perennial growth habit with a plant height that typically ranges from a minimum of 0.35 m to a maximum of 0.6 m. The plant exhibits an erect shoot orientation, growing upright from its base.

Plant height max:

0.6 m

Plant height min:

0.35 m

Shoot orientation :

erect

Reproduction

The reproduction of Rhodiola semenovii is characterized by a specific seasonal flowering period that occurs during the summer months. The flowering process typically commences in June, marking the beginning of its reproductive cycle, and continues through the month of July before concluding. This seasonal window for flower development and subsequent pollination is a critical phase in the plant's life cycle, ensuring the successful production of seeds for the next generation.

Flowering time :

Jun

Flowering time :

Jul

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Rhodiola semenovii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Epihalochin.

Epihalochin

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Conditions

Rhodiola semenovii has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include hypoxia.

Hypoxia

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Preparations

Rhodiola semenovii has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Polymer proanthocyanidin.

Polymer proanthocyanidin

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