Gunnera peltata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gunnerales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peltata
ID:
833919
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 14: 643 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833254
Common Names
- Peltate Gunnera
- Peltate Giant Rhubarb
- Gunnera Peltata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gunnera peltata (also called Shield 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 peltata 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 peltata has a small, yellow 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gunnera peltata 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 peltata
Gunnera peltata is native to the Andes Mountains in Ecuador and Peru.
Gunnera peltata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gunnera peltata?
Gunnera peltata
What is the family of Gunnera peltata?
Gunneraceae
Where is Gunnera peltata found?
Gunnera peltata is found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.
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-370433: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.