Status:
valid
Authors:
Brandegee
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 10: 186 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833243
Common Names
- Mexican Gunnera
- Mexican Giant Rhubarb
- Gunnera Mexicana
Description
Gunnera mexicana (also called Mexican Gunnera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has large, lobed leaves with a leathery texture and grows in moist, shady areas. It is often found in streambanks and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Gunnera mexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for erosion control and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gunnera mexicana 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 mexicana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador. It is usually propagated by seed, although it can also be propagated by division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until they are established.
Where to Find Gunnera mexicana
Gunnera mexicana is native to Mexico.
Gunnera mexicana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gunnera mexicana?
Gunnera mexicana
What is the common name of Gunnera mexicana?
Mexican gunnera
Where is Gunnera mexicana native to?
Mexico
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,