Rhodiola tibetica
Rhodiola tibetica, commonly known as Tibetan Rhodiola, is a resilient medicinal herb native to the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas. Renowned for its potent adaptogenic properties, this plant is traditionally used to enhance physical endurance, combat fatigue, and support mental clarity amidst the extreme environmental stresses of alpine ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Rhodiola tibetica
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Saxifragales, it is a member of the family Crassulaceae. It is further categorized under the genus Rhodiola, with the specific species being Rhodiola tibetica.
| 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 is known by several common names depending on the linguistic context, primarily identified as 西藏红景天 in Chinese (zh), 西藏红景天 in Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), and 西藏红景天 in mainland China (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 西藏红景天 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 西藏红景天 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 西藏红景天 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found in the high-altitude regions of Western Asia, specifically within the borders of Afghanistan. In the East, its distribution extends significantly into the Tibet region of China. The species is also widely scattered across the Indian Subcontinent, including the mountainous terrain of Nepal. Additionally, it can be located throughout the various landscapes of Pakistan. Finally, its geographical range encompasses the rugged elevations of the West Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Activities
Rhodiola tibetica has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Neuroprotective.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rhodiola tibetica has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Ischemic stroke, neuroinflammation.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ischemic stroke | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neuroinflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |