Name: Elaphoglossum peltatum (Sw.) Urb. ‘Ecuagenera’
Synonyms: Osmunda peltata Sw.; Olfersia peltata (Sw.) C.Presl; Peltapteris peltata (Sw.) C.V.Morton
Etymology: The genus name Elaphoglossum derives from Greek and roughly means “deer’s tongue.” The epithet peltatum means “shield-shaped” and refers to the shape of the leaf.
First description: The species was described by Olof Swartz in 1788 as Osmunda peltata; the current combination Elaphoglossum peltatum was published by Ignaz Urban in 1903.
Origin / Habitat: From Mexico to tropical America, as an epiphyte in humid tropical forests.
Description & Notes: An epiphytic fern with distinctive, leathery fronds and a shield-shaped leaf attachment. We grow it in partial shade to shade, with high humidity and consistently moist conditions. We keep the substrate loose and well-drained. We maintain it at around 18–26 °C.