Talk:Epiphyte

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And what about the use of this name in the cryptonimicon?

No soil?
The article states that epiphytes do not root in soil, but don't some use the tiny bit of soil in the 'armpits' of trees? And if so, do they really use it for nutrition or just for support? DirkvdM 09:51, 18 September 2005 (UTC)

Uses of "air plants"
I have here an account of an expedition along the Bermejo river in Argentina, circa 1898 - led by Mr Walter Leach of Jujuy  - with the following passage -

"On this day [12th April 1898?] the beautiful island of "Nacarutio" was passed... The scenery here is splendid; tropical forest, overhanging the river festooned with "air plants" so called from their having no roots and apparantly requiring no soil to nourish them. It was these plants that were found so useful in clearing the muddy water, a leaf or two of which being palced in a bucket of Bermejo water quickly absorbed the mud, and rendered the water fit for use."

(Oliver Campbell mailto:wikkipedia@pepperdesign.co.uk note 05/12/0)

Photo
I just added a photo of what I assumed was an epiphyte beceause it grew on a tree. If anyone can identify it, could you please add any info to the photo's page? Thanks. DirkvdM 18:26, 31 August 2006 (UTC)
 * I think there are several different epiphytes in the photo. David Spector 13:35, 20 March 2010 (UTC)
 * cool dude. 174.66.101.237 (talk) 17:20, 18 May 2023 (UTC)

Notes on epiphytes
"Following the original definitions of Martins (1842) and Grisebach (1872), epiphytes are plants that use other plants as their habitat. They are distinguishable from root and canopy parasites, which draw water or nutrients from their phorophytes. Further, unlike lianas, epiphytes are not in permanent contact with the soil.

According to Benzing (1990), epiphytes can be classified according to different criteria, for example growth-habit, climatic tolerance, relationship to the host, etc., Kress (1989) applies a broad definition of epiphyte', which includes holo-epiphytes, casual epiphytes, hemi-epiphytes, and even semi-epiphytic climbers. However, an interpretation of their evolutionary significance and mechanisms calls for a narrower definition of epiphytes. This is necessary since the continuum from terrestrials to facultative epiphytic or hemiepiphytic plants to epiphytes covers a spectrum of "functional types" (Huston 1994) which evolved different specific adaptations in response to enormously varying qualities and quantities of resources."

HOW DIVERSE ARE NEOTROPICAL EPIPHYTES? AN ANALYSIS BASED ON THE "CATALOGUE OF THE FLOWERING PLANTS AND GYMNOSPERMS OF PERU" Pierre L. Ibisch, Andreas Boegner, Jürgen Nieder & Wilhelm Barthlott Botanisches Institut der Universität Bonn, Meckenheimer Allee 170, D-53115 Bonn, Germany

This article should be updated to include this information.

Bromels (talk) 03:40, 21 March 2010 (UTC)

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Marine epiphytes
There is very little mention of epiphytes in marine systems on this page. The article does say "there are many aquatic species of algae, including seaweeds, that are epiphytes on other aquatic plants (seaweeds or aquatic angiosperms)", but I think this topic may require more elaboration. Epiphytes in marine systems can also contradict some of the statements in the article. For instance, epiphytic algae that grow on seagrasses typically are harmful to the host plant. I'd like to hear the thoughts of some people that have worked on this page - just let me know! Dvonstaats (talk) 20:14, 25 May 2017 (UTC)

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Expand on epiphytes
There only seems to be two main paragraphs about the types of epiphytes but even these paragraphs are not focused on that singular subject. For example, in the Terrestrial epiphytes section it mentions the first literature that contributed to epiphytes which is good info to have but couldn't there be another section made called 'Literature' and that is where that could be contributed. Kat fife (talk) 13:12, 6 March 2018 (UTC)

Evaluation of epiphyte article
An evaluation of this page is as follows; The material of this article isn't very organized and/or focused, it seems to be more word vomit about epiphytes as a broad topic. The presentation of the page is understandable and easy to follow along but since the presentation only covers an overview of the topic the article is very short and there isn't a lot of room to get lost in. The references are too few and need improving for both sections and the introduction. This article could be improved by adding more information about regions the organisms grow in, habitat, what resources epiphytes need, which plants are epiphytes, and so on. In general this page needs expanding upon. The articles introduction paragraph is understandable and a good start but needs a little organizing. There are only 2 subheadings in the article about two broad types of epiphytes and the article should be expanded. There are a few pictures but more could be added for reference and example. Most of the the coverage of the subject is neutral and unbiased information. The main points about epiphytes needing no soil seems to be recurring and emphasized which is fine. Some of the citations however could not be credible and may need to be fixed or replaced. Kat fife (talk) 14:43, 6 March 2018 (UTC)

Plants growing on animals
Are plants growing on animals (this is possible, see https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/pets-and-environment/140818/farmer-in-mp-shocked-to-find-live-rat-with-soya-plant-growing-out-of-i.html ) also epiphytes or what are they called? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2003:DF:1F1C:D836:B4E3:4DBA:5C88:D6DB (talk) 22:46, 27 October 2020 (UTC)