Epiphytes Cattleya sp. Epiphytes are plants that live on the surface ofother plants,especially the trunk and branches.They grow on trees to take advantage of the sunlight in the canopy.Most are orchids,bromeliads,ferns,and Philodendron relatives.Tiny plants called epiphylls,mostly mosses,liverworts and lichens,live on the surface of leaves
Epiphytes Cattleya sp. Epiphytes are plants that live on the surface of other plants, especially the trunk and branches. They grow on trees to take advantage of the sunlight in the canopy. Most are orchids, bromeliads, ferns, and Philodendron relatives. Tiny plants called epiphylls, mostly mosses, liverworts and lichens, live on the surface of leaves
Bromeliads (Neoregeliasp.) Bromeliads are found aimost exclusively in the Americas.Some grow in the ground,like pineapple,but most species grow on the branches of trees.Their leaves form a vase or tank that holds water.Small roots anchor plants to supporting branches,and their broad leaf bases form a water-holding tank or cup.The tank's capacity ranges from half a pint to 12 gallons or more.The tanks support a thriving eco-system of bacteria,protozoa,tiny crustaceans.mosquito and dragonfly larvae,tadpoles,birds. salamanders and frogs
Bromeliads （Neoregelia sp.) Bromeliads are found almost exclusively in the Americas. Some grow in the ground, like pineapple, but most species grow on the branches of trees. Their leaves form a vase or tank that holds water. Small roots anchor plants to supporting branches, and their broad leaf bases form a water-holding tank or cup. The tank's capacity ranges from half a pint to 12 gallons or more. The tanks support a thriving eco-system of bacteria, protozoa, tiny crustaceans, mosquito and dragonfly larvae, tadpoles, birds, salamanders and frogs
Mangroves On tropical deltas and along ocean edges and river estuaries, trees have adapted to living in wet,marshy conditions.These trees,called mangroves,have wide-spreading stilt roots that support the trees in the tidal mud and trap nutritious organic matter
Mangroves On tropical deltas and along ocean edges and river estuaries, trees have adapted to living in wet, marshy conditions. These trees, called mangroves, have wide-spreading stilt roots that support the trees in the tidal mud and trap nutritious organic matter
Nepenthes Pitcher plant vines in the family Nepenthaceae have leaves that form a pitcher,complete with a lid.Sweet or foul- smelling nectar in the pitcher attracts insects,especially ants and flies,that lose their grip on the slick sides and fall into the liquid.Downward-pointing hairs inside the pitcher prevent the insects'escape.Pitcher plants are not epiphytes but climbers rooted in the soil
Nepenthes Nepenthes sp. Pitcher plant vines in the family Nepenthaceae have leaves that form a pitcher, complete with a lid. Sweet or foulsmelling nectar in the pitcher attracts insects, especially ants and flies, that lose their grip on the slick sides and fall into the liquid. Downward-pointing hairs inside the pitcher prevent the insects' escape. Pitcher plants are not epiphytes but climbers rooted in the soil
Bamboo Bambusa spp. Phyllostachys spp. Grass family Bamboo is the world's largest grass and is native to many parts of the world.It is grown throughout the tropics and is used as a source of food as well as for construction and weaving.It has great strength and is used in Japan as scaffolding for building skyscrapers
Bamboo Bambusa spp. Phyllostachys spp. Grass family Bamboo is the world's largest grass and is native to many parts of the world. It is grown throughout the tropics and is used as a source of food as well as for construction and weaving. It has great strength and is used in Japan as scaffolding for building skyscrapers