Gunnera insignis
Poorman's Umbrella
Also known as: Gunnera insignis (Oerst.) A.DC. +3 more
- Gunnera insignis (Oerst.) A.DC.
- Gunnera insignis f. albovariegata L.D.Gómez
- Gunnera wendlandii Reinke ex Schindl.
- Pankea insignis Oerst.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Gunneraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Found natively in South America, Gunnera insignis (commonly known as Poorman's Umbrella) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Gunneraceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama