Gunnera magellanica
Also known as: Dysemone integrifolia Banks & Sol. ex G.Forst. +5 more
- Dysemone integrifolia Banks & Sol. ex G.Forst.
- Gunnera falklandica Hook.
- Gunnera integrifolia (Banks & Sol.) Blume
- Gunnera plicata Vahl
- Gunnera reichei Schindl.
- Misandra magellanica (Lam.) J.F.Gmel.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Gunneraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Originating in the Antarctic botanical region and South America, Gunnera magellanica is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Gunneraceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ANTARCTIC, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America, Subantarctic Islands, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina South, Bolivia, Chile Central, Chile South, Colombia, Ecuador, Falkland Is., Peru
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Sweden