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Gunnera cordifolia (Hook.f.) Hook.f.  
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FamilyGUNNERACEAE
Genus speciesGunnera cordifolia (Hook.f.) Hook.f. 
BibliographyFl. Tasman. 1: 125 (1856)
Native Rangen. Tasmania
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatbogs, marshes
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
Typeperennial
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
SynonymsMilligania cordifolia Hook.f.
Territory5 Australasia
     50 Australia (TAS Tasmania)
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