Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Wanntorp & Klack.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 28: 223 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000822203
Common Names
- Gunnera morae
- Morae's Gunnera
- Morae's Giant Rhubarb
Description
Gunnera morae (also called 'Gunnera Mora', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It has large, green leaves and grows in humid, tropical forests, often on trees.
Uses & Benefits
Gunnera morae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gunnera morae has small, yellow flowers with red centers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single root.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gunnera morae is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done through division of the roots or by seed.
Where to Find Gunnera morae
Gunnera morae can be found in the tropical regions of South America, particularly in Brazil.
Gunnera morae FAQ
What type of plant is Gunnera morae?
Gunnera morae is a perennial herb.
What is the natural habitat of Gunnera morae?
Gunnera morae is native to South America.
What is the average height of Gunnera morae?
Gunnera morae typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters.
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
Livia Wanntorp: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Wanntorp' in the authors string.