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Gunnera cordifolia (Hook.f.) Hook.f.  
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FamilyGUNNERACEAE
Genus speciesGunnera cordifolia (Hook.f.) Hook.f. 
SynonymsMilligania cordifolia Hook.f.
Habitatbogs, marshes
Altitudemontane-subalpine
Descriptionleaves 15-30mm long, orbiculate to broadly ovate, crenate or obtusely dentate, abaxially pilose, drupe 2-3mm long, bright red
Size10-15cm
Colorinsignificant
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typecarpet
Cultivationvery moist to boggy, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, humous, sandy soil, semi-shade
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
division in early spring and fall; cuttings in late summer
Territory Australasia
     Australia (Tasmania)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

GUNNERACEAE

Gunnera cordifolia (Hook.f.) Hook.f., Fl. Tasman. 125 (1856)

Basionym:
Milligania cordifolia Hook.f., Icon. Pl. 3: t. 299 (1840)

n. Tasmania
50 TAS

mont.-subalpine

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