Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
perplexa
ID:
1277763

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

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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.

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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

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50292628: Based on the initial data import
Louis Forniquet Henderson (1853-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.F.Hend.' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.