Epiphytes Collection

Oak woodland on Dartmoor. Moss-covered stunted oak trees and rocks in Black-a-Tor Copse, a woodland area located at an altitude of around 380 metres in the West Okement River valley, Dartmoor, Devon

Amazon rainforest canopy view with flowering Bromeliad epiphytes growing on a branch of a giant Cieba tree. Tiputini Biodiversity Station, Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador, January

Sun bromeliad (Fascicularia bicolor). Central leaves turn red to attract hummingbird pollinators before flowers open. Cultivated in garden. Surrey, England, UK

Tropical forest, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, March 2005

Tropical forest, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, March 2005

The Banyan Tree, 1927 (etching)
6198796 The Banyan Tree, 1927 (etching) by Lumsden, Ernest Stephen (1883-1948); 24x35.2 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Ernest Stephen Lumsden (1883-1948)); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

Orchids (colour litho)
3630366 Orchids (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orchids. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon, c1895.); © Look and Learn

West Indian Orchids (colour litho)
961264 West Indian Orchids (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Epiphytes, West Indian Orchids)

Epiphytes (colour litho)
3630359 Epiphytes (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Epiphytes. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon, c1895.); © Look and Learn

Bromeliad flowering in cloud forest, Choco region, Northwestern Ecuador

Ancient Laurel forest / Laurisilva with epiphytic ferns on trees UNESCO World Heritage Site, Maderia

Choco Toucan (Ramphastos brevis) on a tree with epiphytes, Mashpi, Pichincha, Ecuador

Autumn leaves on moss covered tree with fern epiphyte. humid montane mixed forest, Laba He National Nature Reserve, Sichuan, China

Epidendrum Radicans Epidendrum Orchids Orchid Flowers
Closeup of epidendrum orchid flowers, Epidendrum radicans

Rainforest tree covered in epiphytes Tikal Guatemala

Epiphytic Orchid
JLM-6889 ORCHID - Epiphytic, arboreal Cattleya sp. John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Rainforest Moss: (Spindens vieillardii) covering trunks of Tree Fern (Cyathea novae-caledoniae)
JPF-12187 RAINFOREST - NEW CALEDONIA. Moss (Spindens vieillardii) covering trunks of Tree Fern (Cyathea novae-caledoniae) Blue River Regional Park

Epiphytes chromolithograph 1895
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Ein Nachschlagewerk des allgemeinen Wissens, 5th edition 17 volumes Bibliographisches Institut - Leipzig 1895-1897

Epiphytes, bromilead and ferns, growing on tree in tropical rain forest. Parque Nacional Coiba, Isla Coiba, Panama. UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Spanish Moss / Air Plant epiphytic on Wild Tamarind (Lysiloma latisiliquum) Florida, USA

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Mountain Immortelle tree in flower covered with epiphytes (naturalised from South America) Trinidad

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Mountain Immortelle tree in flower covered with epiphytes (naturalised from South America) Trinidad

Mountain Immortelle (Erythrina poeppigiana) naturalised species, flowering, with epiphytes growing on branches, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago, February

Common Oak (Quercus robur) stunted trees with epiphytic ferns, with moss covered boulders in understory of moorland copse, Wistmans Wood N.N.R. Dartmoor N.P. Devon, England, November

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Rainforest - a tree in subtropical rainforest covered with ferns, bromeliads and other epiphytes Date:

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Rainforest - a tree in subtropical rainforest covered with ferns, bromeliads and other epiphytes Date:

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Rainforest - a tree in subtropical rainforest covered with ferns, bromeliads and other epiphytes Date:

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Rainforest - a tree in subtropical rainforest covered with ferns, bromeliads and other epiphytes Date:

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Rainforest - a tree in subtropical rainforest covered with ferns, bromeliads and other epiphytes Date:

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Epiphytes on a tree - a mixture of epiphytic fern and bromeliads cover an old rainforest tree in the subtropic rainforest in northwestern Argentina Date:

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Epiphytes on a tree - a mixture of epiphytic fern and bromeliads cover an old rainforest tree in the subtropic rainforest in northwestern Argentina Date:

Venezuela, Monagas, Guacharo National Park, rainforest, epiphytes

Venezuela, Monagas, Guacharo National Park, rainforest with epiphytes (aechemea paniculigera)

Tropical rainforest epiphytes. Epiphyte-covered branch on an emergent Ceibo tree (Ceibo pentandra) viewed from a canopy platform. Epiphytes are plants that grow on trees for support

Air Plant Trichomes SEM
Air plant leaf trichomes. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of trichomes (modified hairs) on the leaf surface of an air plant (Tillandsia sp.)

Snake Orchid - gorgous individual of this epiphytic orchid grows on a tree trunk in tropical rainforest
SAS-1682 Snake Orchid - epiphytic orchid grows on a tree trunk in tropical rainforest. Tam O'Shanter National Forest, Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, Queensland

Resplendent Quetzal HDD 781 Perched on branch Costa Rica Pharomachrus mocinno costaricensis © Hans D
HDD-781 Resplendent QUETZAL - perched on lichen covered branch Costa Rica, Central America Pharomachrus mocinno costaricensis Hans D Dossenbach contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Ancient stunted Common Oak (Quercus sp. ) trees growing amongst moss covered boulders in moorland copse habitat
Ancient stunted Common Oak (Quercus sp.) trees growing amongst moss covered boulders in moorland copse habitat, Black-a-Tor Copse National Nature Reserve, West Okement River Valley, Dartmoor N.P

Stunted oak trees with epiphytic ferns, with moss covered boulders in understory of moorland copse, Wistmans Wood, Dartmoor N.P. Devon, England

Stunted oak trees with epiphytic moss, with moss covered boulders in understory of moorland copse, Wistmans Wood, Dartmoor N.P. Devon, England

Banded Woodpecker (Picus mineaceus) adult male, feeding beside epiphyte on tree, Kaeng Krachan N. P. Thailand, november
Banded Woodpecker (Picus mineaceus) adult male, feeding beside epiphyte on tree, Kaeng Krachan N.P. Thailand, november

Bromeliad plant
Bromeliad sp. plant

Southern polypody (Polypodium australe)
Southern polypody fern (Polypodium australe). Photgraphed in Greece, in March

Strangler fig (Ficus aurea) seedling attached to a host tree. The roots of the strangler fig grow downward, engulfing the host tree while also climbing upward towards the sunlight

Bromeliad (Tillandsia fasciculata)
Florida bromeliad plants (Tillandsia fasciculata) on host trees. This epiphytic plant is found throughout the USA, Central and South America and Mexico

Guzmania dissitiflora
Epiphytic bromeliads (Guzmania dissitiflora). This plant is from Panama

New Zealand JPF 7943 Fiordland National Park, South Island, New Zealand. © Jean-Paul Ferrero / ARDEA LONDON
JPF-7943 New Zealand - showing epiphytic lichen growth on tree Fiordland National Park, South Island, New Zealand Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Conservatory SG 4918 View inside with various plants including Aechmea © ARDEA LONDON
SG-4918 Conservatory - View inside with various plants including Aechmea Ardea London Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

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Epiphytes, the enchanting inhabitants of diverse ecosystems around the world, captivate us with their unique ability to thrive without soil. From the majestic oak woodlands on Dartmoor to the awe-inspiring Amazon rainforest canopy, these remarkable plants find refuge in unexpected places. Intriguingly, some epiphytes like the sun bromeliad flaunt vibrant red leaves that beckon hummingbirds for a delightful rendezvous. Their alluring display amidst nature's tapestry is a testament to their adaptability and evolutionary brilliance. Venturing into tropical forests, such as Andasibe-Mantadia National Park in Madagascar, one encounters an ethereal sight - trees adorned with delicate epiphytic ferns and exotic orchids. These botanical wonders create a harmonious symphony of colors and textures that transport us to another realm. The allure extends beyond natural landscapes; it has inspired artists throughout history. The Banyan Tree etching from 1927 immortalizes its grandeur while color lithographs showcase the exquisite beauty of orchids found in West Indian and other regions and can not mere spectators but active participants in their ecosystems. They provide shelter and nourishment for countless organisms while contributing to air purification and moisture regulation within their habitat. Their presence enriches ancient laurel forests like Laurisilva, recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites due to their ecological significance. From cloud forests in Northwestern Ecuador to remote corners of our planet where biodiversity thrives undisturbed, bromeliads continue captivating our imagination with their stunning blooms against lush green backdrops. As we delve deeper into understanding these fascinating plants' intricate relationships within ecosystems worldwide, let us cherish every encounter with an epiphyte – a living reminder that life finds ingenious ways to flourish even under challenging circumstances.