Abstract Background and Scope The epiphytic life form characterizes almost 10% of all
vascular plants. Defined by structural dependence throughout their life and their non …

Variation in the architecture of trait networks among ecosystems has been rarely quantified,
but can provide high resolution of the contrasting adaptation of the whole phenotype. We …

Compression of life zones along elevational gradients in mountains supports diverse
vegetation types, and therefore offers ideal setting to study plant functional traits. Functional …

Abstract Background and Aims Epiphytism has evolved repeatedly in plants and has
resulted in a considerable number of species with original characteristics. Because water …

This chapter gives a historical perspective on one century of epiphyte research on Barro
Colorado Island (BCI). As a starting point and reference for future work, I also provide (1) an …

Ongoing climate changes are expected to intensify drought periods in tropical regions,
directly impacting epiphytic bromeliads that depend on intermittent water availability. This …

Epiphytes are characterized by their ability to survive without a root connection to the
ground, but many basic life‐history traits and ecological trade‐offs of this unique aerial …

Epiphyllum phyllanthus (Cactaceae) is a widespread epiphyte that lives high in the canopy
of the Barro Colorado Island forest, most frequently on deciduous species such as Ceiba …

Epiphytic orchids and ferns in urban forests simulating a lowland tropical forest ecology
were studied. This study aimed to provide information about the epiphytes' adaptation to …

Leaf stoichiometry can characterize plant ecological strategies and correlate with plant
responses to climate change. The role of vascular epiphytes in the ecosystem processes of …