Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.F.Hend.) Al-Shehbaz
Source:
tro
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 12(2): 426 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277101
Common Names
- Sandbergia perplexa
- Perplexing Sandbergia
- Perplexing False-Cactus
Description
Sandbergia perplexa (also called False Bird's Nest Fern, Bird's Nest Fern, or Bird's Nest Fern, among many other common names) is a large evergreen fern native to Southeast Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in moist, shady areas and is drought-tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Sandbergia perplexa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sandbergia perplexa has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sandbergia perplexa is a perennial herb that prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Sandbergia perplexa
Sandbergia perplexa is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Sandbergia perplexa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sandbergia perplexa?
Sandbergia perplexa
What is the common name of Sandbergia perplexa?
Sandbergia
What type of plant is Sandbergia perplexa?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Sandbergia genus
Species in the Brassicaceae family
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Aethionema alanyae,
Aethionema arabicum,
Aethionema armenum,
Aethionema capitatum,
Aethionema carlsbergii,
Aethionema carneum,
Aethionema cephalanthum,
Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
Aethionema demirizii,
Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
Aethionema fimbriatum,
Aethionema froedinii,
Aethionema gileadense,
Aethionema glaucinum,
Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
Aethionema huber-morathii,
Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
Aethionema umbellatum,
Aethionema virgatum,