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What is an epiphyte?
An epiphyte by definition is “a plant that grows on
another plant but is not parasitic, such as the
numerous ferns, bromeliads, air plants*, and orchids
growing on tree trunks in a tropical rain forest.”
In blunt terms it is a plant or flower that grows on the
surface of a tree in the rainforest is an epiphyte.
*Air plants are classified as plants that do not require soil in order to grow.
Why are they so important?
Epiphytes are important because they act as a buffer
between things like rain and sun between the forest
floor.
Put it this way: If there were no epiphytes the jungle
floor would be flooded, and during the rainy season,
most bottom dwelling plant life would die.
What plants qualify as epiphytes?
So, what technicals is an epiphyte.
the following plants are examples of epiphytes:
Orchids, Bromeliads, Ferns, and Air Plants.
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Lichens
A lichen is “a simple slow-growing plant that
typically forms a low crust like, leaf like, or
branching growth on rocks, walls, and trees.”
This means that if lichen did grow in a rainforest,
it would be classified as an epiphyte. An example
of a lichen is hanging moss.
So in conclusion………
In conclusion, Epiphytes are plants that
grow from or on trees and sometimes
other plants, that act as a water resistant
layer between rain and the forest floor.
Examples of epiphytes are orchids,
bromeliads, ferns and air plants.

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Zoo U epiphyte powerpoint

  • 1.
  • 2. What is an epiphyte? An epiphyte by definition is “a plant that grows on another plant but is not parasitic, such as the numerous ferns, bromeliads, air plants*, and orchids growing on tree trunks in a tropical rain forest.” In blunt terms it is a plant or flower that grows on the surface of a tree in the rainforest is an epiphyte. *Air plants are classified as plants that do not require soil in order to grow.
  • 3. Why are they so important? Epiphytes are important because they act as a buffer between things like rain and sun between the forest floor. Put it this way: If there were no epiphytes the jungle floor would be flooded, and during the rainy season, most bottom dwelling plant life would die.
  • 4. What plants qualify as epiphytes? So, what technicals is an epiphyte. the following plants are examples of epiphytes: Orchids, Bromeliads, Ferns, and Air Plants.
  • 7. Lichens A lichen is “a simple slow-growing plant that typically forms a low crust like, leaf like, or branching growth on rocks, walls, and trees.” This means that if lichen did grow in a rainforest, it would be classified as an epiphyte. An example of a lichen is hanging moss.
  • 8. So in conclusion……… In conclusion, Epiphytes are plants that grow from or on trees and sometimes other plants, that act as a water resistant layer between rain and the forest floor. Examples of epiphytes are orchids, bromeliads, ferns and air plants.