Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gunnerales
Genus:
Species:
mixta
ID:
833911

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kirk

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 27: 344 (1894 publ. 1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833246

Common Names

  • Mixed Gunnera
  • Mixed Giant Rhubarb
  • Gunnera Mixta

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Description

Gunnera mixta (also called Mixed 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 mixta 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 mixta 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Gunnera mixta 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 mixta

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

Gunnera mixta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gunnera mixta?

Gunnera mixta

What is the family of Gunnera mixta?

Gunneraceae

Where is Gunnera mixta found?

Gunnera mixta 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-370426: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Kirk (1828-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirk' in the authors string.