Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gunnerales
Genus:
Species:
prorepens
ID:
833933

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Fl. Nov.-Zel. 1: 66 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833268



Common Names

  • Prostrate Gunnera
  • Prostrate Giant Rhubarb
  • Gunnera Prorepens


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Description

Gunnera prorepens (also called Prorepens 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 prorepens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, coughs, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gunnera prorepens 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Gunnera prorepens is a perennial herb native to South 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 prorepens

Gunnera prorepens is native to the Andes Mountains in Ecuador and Peru.

Gunnera prorepens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gunnera prorepens?

Gunnera prorepens

What is the natural habitat of Gunnera prorepens?

The natural habitat of Gunnera prorepens is temperate forests.

What is the flowering season of Gunnera prorepens?

Gunnera prorepens 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,

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