Definition of Epiphytic. Meaning of Epiphytic. Synonyms of Epiphytic

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Definition of Epiphytic

Epiphytic
Epiphytic Ep`i*phyt"ic, Epiphytical Ep`i*phyt"ic*al, a. (Bot.) Pertaining to, or having the nature of, an epiphyte. -- Ep`i*phyt"ic*al*ly, adv.

Meaning of Epiphytic from wikipedia

- to epiphytic communities. For example, it is estimated that among epiphytic orchids, as many as 50% are likely to use it. Other relevant epiphytic families...
- An epiphytic fungus is a fungus that grows upon, or attached to, a living plant. The term epiphytic derives from the Gr**** epi- (meaning 'upon') and phyton...
- Epiphytic bacteria are bacteria which live non-parasitically on the surface of a plant on various organs such as the leaves, roots, flowers, buds, seeds...
- expanded clay aggregate and styrofoam may be emplo****.[citation needed] Some epiphytic plants may be grown mounted, either with their roots in potting mix and...
- of primary hemiepiphytes germinate in the canopy and initially live epiphytically. They send roots downward, and these roots eventually make contact with...
- Lepismium is a genus of mostly epiphytic cacti, with seven species. They are found in tropical South America. Species accepted by the Plants of the World...
- (16 ft) with bright orange flowers in spring. Plants may be terrestrial or epiphytic. Some forms from the Philippines may have red or bicoloured flowers, but...
- Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides) is an epiphytic flowering plant that often grows upon large trees in tropical and subtropical climates. It is native...
- hare-foot fern; syn. Polypodium aureum, Polypodium leucotomos) is an epiphytic fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is...
- sustain very diverse plant and animal communities. Distinguished are: epiphytic communities (that is, bacteria, algae and bryozoa that colonise the surface...