Gunnera pittieriana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gunnerales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pittieriana
ID:
833931
Status:
valid
Authors:
V.M.Badillo & Steyerm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Venez. 8: 311 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833266
Common Names
- Pittier's Gunnera
- Pittier's Giant Rhubarb
- Gunnera Pittieriana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gunnera pittieriana (also called Pittier's 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 pittieriana 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
The flowers of Gunnera pittieriana are white and tubular, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are long and thin with small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gunnera pittieriana is a perennial herb native to Central America. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and full to partial sun. The plant can be propagated through division of the rhizome or by seed. It can also be propagated through stem cuttings.
Where to Find Gunnera pittieriana
Gunnera pittieriana is native to the Andes Mountains in Venezuela.
Gunnera pittieriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gunnera pittieriana?
Gunnera pittieriana
What is the natural habitat of Gunnera pittieriana?
The natural habitat of Gunnera pittieriana is temperate forests.
What is the flowering season of Gunnera pittieriana?
Gunnera pittieriana typically flowers during the spring months.
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-370444: Based on the initial data import
Víctor Manuel Badillo (1920-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.M.Badillo' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.