Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gunnerales
Genus:
Species:
flavida
ID:
833879

Status:
valid

Authors:
Colenso

Source:
wcs

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 18: 260 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833214

Common Names

  • Flavida Gunnera
  • Giant Rhubarb
  • Giant Gunnera

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Description

Gunnera flavida (also called Yellow Gunnera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gunneraceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in moist forests and wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gunnera flavida 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

Gunnera flavida has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in inflorescences. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a prominent midrib.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gunnera flavida is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in a variety of climates, but will not tolerate temperatures below -5°C (23°F). When grown from seed, it can take up to two years to reach maturity. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Gunnera flavida

Gunnera flavida is native to the Andes Mountains in Colombia and Ecuador.

Gunnera flavida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gunnera flavida?

Gunnera flavida

What is the natural habitat of Gunnera flavida?

It is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

What are the characteristics of Gunnera flavida?

It is a perennial herb with large, lobed leaves and bright yellow flowers.

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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