Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
pes-cervi
ID:
925966

Status:
valid

Authors:
Slooten

Source:
cmp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 7: 329 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925301

Common Names

  • Eleutherandra pes-cervi
  • Eleutherandra
  • Eleutherandra Orchid

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Description

Eleutherandra pes-cervi (also called Deer's Foot Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to New Guinea. It is found in montane rainforests, often growing in mossy tree trunks and branches.

Uses & Benefits

Eleutherandra pes-cervi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for rockeries. It is also used as a ground cover in shaded areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eleutherandra pes-cervi has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleutherandra pes-cervi is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is hardy and can tolerate a wide range of soils and climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Eleutherandra pes-cervi

Eleutherandra pes-cervi can be found in Western Australia.

Species in the Eleutherandra genus

Species in the Achariaceae family

Acharia tragodes, Ahernia glandulosa, Baileyoxylon lanceolatum, Buchnerodendron lasiocalyx, Buchnerodendron speciosum, Caloncoba brevipes, Caloncoba crepiniana, Caloncoba echinata, Caloncoba flagelliflora, Caloncoba gilgiana, Caloncoba glauca, Caloncoba lophocarpa, Caloncoba subtomentosa, Caloncoba suffruticosa, Caloncoba welwitschii, Camptostylus kivuensis, Camptostylus mannii, Camptostylus ovalis, Carpotroche amazonica, Carpotroche brasiliensis, Carpotroche criapidentata, Carpotroche froesiana, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche integrifolia, Carpotroche longifolia, Carpotroche pacifica, Carpotroche platyptera, Carpotroche ramosii, Carpotroche surinamensis, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche crispidentata, Carpotroche caceresiae, Ceratiosicyos laevis, Chiangiodendron mexicanum, Chlorocarpa pentaschista, Dasylepis blackii, Dasylepis eggelingii, Dasylepis integra, Dasylepis racemosa, Dasylepis seretii, Dasylepis thomasii, Eleutherandra pes-cervi, Erythrospermum acuminatissimum, Erythrospermum ampullaceum, Erythrospermum boivinianum, Erythrospermum candidum, Erythrospermum capitatum, Erythrospermum coffeaefolium, Erythrospermum corymbosum, Erythrospermum crassipes,

References

Dirk Fok van Slooten (1891-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Slooten' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:365332-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.