Rhodiola yunnanensis
Rhodiola yunnanensis, commonly known as Yunnan Rhodiola, is a precious medicinal herb native to the high-altitude regions of Southwest China. Renowned for its adaptogenic properties, it is traditionally used to boost energy, enhance mental clarity, and combat fatigue, offering significant therapeutic potential in modern herbal medicine and wellness.
- Scientific name: Rhodiola yunnanensis
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 Crassulaceae family. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Rhodiola, with the species name yunnanensis.
| 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 several regional names, is referred to in Chinese as 云南红景天 (zh), 云南红景天 (zh-hans), and 云南红景天 (zh-cn). In Taiwan, it is commonly called 雲南紅景天 (zh-tw), and it is also recognized by the alternative name 铁脚莲 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 云南红景天 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 云南红景天 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 云南红景天 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 雲南紅景天 | Wikidata |
| zh | 铁脚莲 | Wikidata |
| zh | 三台观音 | Wikidata |
| zh | 云南景天 | Wikidata |
| zh | 豌豆七根 | Wikidata |
| zh | 红景天 | Wikidata |
| zh | 豌豆七 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several distinct regions of Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. It can also be found growing in the high-altitude terrains of Tibet. Beyond the borders of China, the species extends into the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, it is documented to inhabit the region of Assam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Rhodiola yunnanensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include salidroside.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| salidroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |