Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gunnerales
Genus:
Species:
arenaria
ID:
833847

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cheeseman ex Kirk

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 27: 348 (1894 publ. 1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833182



Common Names

  • Gunnera arenaria
  • Sand Gunnera
  • Sand-leaved Gunnera


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Description

Gunnera arenaria (also called 'Sandy 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, sandy places.

Uses & Benefits

Gunnera arenaria is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and is also used to make furniture and paper products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gunnera arenaria 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 arenaria 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 arenaria

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

Gunnera arenaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gunnera arenaria?

Gunnera arenaria

What is the common name of Gunnera arenaria?

Sandy gunnera

Where is Gunnera arenaria 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-370365: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Kirk (1828-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirk' in the authors string.
Thomas Frederic Cheeseman (1846-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheeseman' in the authors string.