Status:
valid
Authors:
L.E.Mora
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 12: 174 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833186
Common Names
- Gunnera bogotana
- Bogota Gunnera
- Bogota-leaved Gunnera
Description
Gunnera bogotana (also called 'Bogotan Gunnera', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with long-stalked, deeply divided leaves. It is native to South America and typically grows in moist, shady places.
Uses & Benefits
Gunnera bogotana is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and is also used to make furniture and paper products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gunnera bogotana has a small, yellow flower with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long stem with a small, round leaf at the tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gunnera bogotana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Gunnera bogotana
Gunnera bogotana can be found in tropical rainforests in South and Central America.
Gunnera bogotana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gunnera bogotana?
Gunnera bogotana
What is the natural habitat of Gunnera bogotana?
It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
What are the characteristics of Gunnera bogotana?
It is a perennial herb with large, lobed leaves and bright red-orange flowers.
Species in the Gunnera genus
Gunnera morae,
Gunnera aequatoriensis,
Gunnera albocarpa,
Gunnera annae,
Gunnera antioquensis,
Gunnera apiculata,
Gunnera arenaria,
Gunnera atropurpurea,
Gunnera berteroi,
Gunnera bogotana,
Gunnera bolivari,
Gunnera boliviana,
Gunnera bracteata,
Gunnera brephogea,
Gunnera caucana,
Gunnera colombiana,
Gunnera cordifolia,
Gunnera cuatrecasasii,
Gunnera densiflora,
Gunnera dentata,
Gunnera diazii,
Gunnera flavida,
Gunnera garciae-barrigae,
Gunnera hamiltonii,
Gunnera hernandezii,
Gunnera herteri,
Gunnera insignis,
Gunnera katherine-wilsoniae,
Gunnera kauaiensis,
Gunnera killipiana,
Gunnera lobata,
Gunnera lozanoi,
Gunnera macrophylla,
Gunnera magellanica,
Gunnera magnifica,
Gunnera manicata,
Gunnera margaretae,
Gunnera masafuerae,
Gunnera mexicana,
Gunnera mixta,
Gunnera monoica,
Gunnera peltata,
Gunnera perpensa,
Gunnera peruviana,
Gunnera petaloidea,
Gunnera pilosa,
Gunnera pittieriana,
Gunnera prorepens,
Gunnera quitoensis,
Gunnera reniformis,
Species in the Gunneraceae family
Gunnera morae,
Gunnera aequatoriensis,
Gunnera albocarpa,
Gunnera annae,
Gunnera antioquensis,
Gunnera apiculata,
Gunnera arenaria,
Gunnera atropurpurea,
Gunnera berteroi,
Gunnera bogotana,
Gunnera bolivari,
Gunnera boliviana,
Gunnera bracteata,
Gunnera brephogea,
Gunnera caucana,
Gunnera colombiana,
Gunnera cordifolia,
Gunnera cuatrecasasii,
Gunnera densiflora,
Gunnera dentata,
Gunnera diazii,
Gunnera flavida,
Gunnera garciae-barrigae,
Gunnera hamiltonii,
Gunnera hernandezii,
Gunnera herteri,
Gunnera insignis,
Gunnera katherine-wilsoniae,
Gunnera kauaiensis,
Gunnera killipiana,
Gunnera lobata,
Gunnera lozanoi,
Gunnera macrophylla,
Gunnera magellanica,
Gunnera magnifica,
Gunnera manicata,
Gunnera margaretae,
Gunnera masafuerae,
Gunnera mexicana,
Gunnera mixta,
Gunnera monoica,
Gunnera peltata,
Gunnera perpensa,
Gunnera peruviana,
Gunnera petaloidea,
Gunnera pilosa,
Gunnera pittieriana,
Gunnera prorepens,
Gunnera quitoensis,
Gunnera reniformis,