Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gunnerales
Genus:
Species:
petaloidea
ID:
833928

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gaudich.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Voy. Uranie : 512 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833263

Common Names

  • Petaloid Gunnera
  • Petaloid Giant Rhubarb
  • Gunnera Petaloidea

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Description

Gunnera petaloidea (also called Petaloid 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 petaloidea 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

The flowers of Gunnera petaloidea are white and tubular, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are long and thin with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gunnera petaloidea is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and full to partial sun. The plant can be propagated through division of the rhizome or by seed. It can also be propagated through stem cuttings.

Where to Find Gunnera petaloidea

Gunnera petaloidea is native to the Andes Mountains in Ecuador and Peru.

Gunnera petaloidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gunnera petaloidea?

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What is the natural habitat of Gunnera petaloidea?

The natural habitat of Gunnera petaloidea is temperate forests.

What is the flowering season of Gunnera petaloidea?

Gunnera petaloidea typically flowers during the spring months.

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,

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