Classification
 Subordinate Taxa
 Nomenclature
Scientific Name:
Gunneraceae
 Description

Perennial, rhizomatous, pseudo-polystelic, monoecious, gynomonoecious or hermaphroditic herbs. Lvs alternate, radical, stipulate, bearing basal ligular scales. Infl. a simple raceme or spike, or paniculate. Fls numerous, actinomorphic, very small. Sepals 2–(3). Petals 2–(3) or 0, hooded; stamens (1)–2, usually epipetalous. Ovary inferior; carpels 2, 1-locular; stigma-styles 2; ovule 1, apical. Fr. a drupe. Seed with abundant endosperm.

[From: Webb et al. (1988) Flora of New Zealand. Volume 4.]

 Biostatus
Number of species in New Zealand within Gunneraceae
CategoryNumber
Indigenous (Endemic)5
Exotic: Fully Naturalised1
Exotic: Presence uncertain1
Total7
 Bibliography
Cronquist, A. 1988: The evolution and classification of flowering plants. The New York Botanic Gardens, New York.
Mabberley, D.J. 2008: Mabberley's plant book, a portable dictionary of plants, their classification and uses. Edition 3. Cambridge University Press.