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...
- The Vandeae is a large monophyletic tribe within the family of orchids. This tribe contains 1,700 - 2,000 species in more than 150 genera. These orchids...
- staghorn or elkhorn ferns due to their uniquely shaped fronds. This genus is epiphytic and is native to tropical and temperate areas of South America, Africa...
- Rhipsalis is a genus of epiphytic flowering plants in the cactus family, typically known as mistletoe cacti. They are found in parts of Central America...
- Wallisia in the bromeliad family, native to the rainforests of Ecuador. An epiphytic perennial growing to 50 cm (20 in) high by 50 cm (20 in) wide, it has...
- Epiphyllum (/ˌɛpɪˈfɪləm/; "upon the leaf" in Gr****) is a genus of epiphytic plants in the cactus family (Cactaceae), native to Central America and South...