Gunnera hernandezii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gunnerales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hernandezii
ID:
833885
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.E.Mora
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Mutisia 45: 3 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833220
Common Names
- Gunnera hernandezii
- Hernandez's Gunnera
- Hernandezii Gunnera
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Gunnera hernandezii (also called Hernandez's Gunnera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gunneraceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in moist forests and wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Gunnera hernandezii 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 hernandezii has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in inflorescences. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a prominent midrib.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gunnera hernandezii 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 hernandezii
Gunnera hernandezii is native to the Andes Mountains in Colombia and Ecuador.
Gunnera hernandezii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gunnera hernandezii?
Gunnera hernandezii
What is the natural habitat of Gunnera hernandezii?
It is native to Colombia and Ecuador.
What are the characteristics of Gunnera hernandezii?
It is a perennial herb with large, lobed leaves and bright yellow 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-370402: Based on the initial data import
Luis Eduardo Mora-Osejo (1931-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Mora' in the authors string.