Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gunnerales
Genus:
Species:
venezolana
ID:
833960

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.E.Mora

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Mutisia 45: 7 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833295



Common Names

  • Venezuelan Gunnera
  • Venezuelan Giant Rhubarb
  • Gunnera Venezolana


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Description

Gunnera venezolana (also called Venezolana Gunnera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Venezuela. It has large, lobed leaves and produces small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in wet montane forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Gunnera venezolana 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gunnera venezolana sub. venezolana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gunnera venezolana has small yellow-green flowers and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gunnera venezolana 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 venezolana

Gunnera venezolana is native to the Andes Mountains in Venezuela.

Gunnera venezolana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gunnera venezolana?

Gunnera venezolana

What is the natural habitat of Gunnera venezolana?

It is native to the Andes Mountains in Colombia and Ecuador.

How big does Gunnera venezolana grow?

It can reach up to 5 feet in height and 5 feet in width.

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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