Explore: Epiphytes

Clinging root of an orchid Epiphytes however, can generally be categorized into holo-epiphytes or hemi-epiphytes. A holo-epiphyte is a plant that spends its

plants, the epiphytes can reach to the light better or where they can avoid struggling for light. Many mosses and lichens are epiphytes, as are approximately

silky parachute facilitate their spread. Most Tillandsia species are epiphytes – which translates to 'upon a plant'. Some are aerophytes, which have

. Fungi portal Foliicolous, lichens or bryophytes that grow on leaves Epiphyte Endosymbiont Epilith, an organism that grows in a rock Epibiont, an organism

stem diameter increased. Around half of the trees studied had vascular epiphytes growing on them. Up to 85 individuals from 12 different species were found

the ground. Strangler figs are hemiepiphytic – they may begin life as epiphytes but after making contact with the ground they encircle their host tree

to 15: Phanerophytic stem succulents, Phanerophytic epiphytes, and Phanerophytic herbs. Epiphytes were originally included in the phanerophytes (see above)

from nonroot tissue. They are found in diverse plant species, including epiphytes such as orchids (Orchidaceae), tropical coastal swamp trees such as mangroves

diversity of orchid genera and species is in the tropics. Many species are epiphytes, living on trees. The flowers and their pollination mechanisms are highly

continuous tree canopy, moisture-dependent vegetation, the presence of epiphytes and lianas and the absence of wildfire. Rainforests can be generally classified