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Gunnera densiflora Hook.f.  
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FamilyGUNNERACEAE
Genus speciesGunnera densiflora Hook.f. 
Habitatbogs, marshes
Altitudemontane-subalpine
Descriptionleaves long petiolate, rich green, 15-35mm, broadly ovate to orbiculate, coarsely dentate or 1-3-lobate, drupe to 3mm long, pyriform, deep 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
     New Zealand (New Zealand South)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

GUNNERACEAE

Gunnera densiflora Hook.f., Handb. N. Zeal. Fl. 68 (1864)

New Zealand South
51 NZS

montane-subalpine

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