Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gunnerales
Genus:
Species:
apiculata
ID:
833846

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 225: 121 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833181



Common Names

  • Gunnera apiculata
  • Apiculate Gunnera
  • Apiculate-leaved Gunnera


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Description

Gunnera apiculata (also called 'Apiculate 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 apiculata is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and is also used to make furniture and paper products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gunnera apiculata has a small, white 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gunnera apiculata 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 apiculata

Gunnera apiculata can be found in tropical rainforests in South and Central America.

Gunnera apiculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gunnera apiculata?

Gunnera apiculata

What is the common name of Gunnera apiculata?

Apiculate gunnera

Where is Gunnera apiculata native to?

Chile

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,

References