What types of trees grow in jungles?

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2026-03-16 10:20

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Orchids

It is estimated that there are about 18,000 species of orchids and of these 70 per cent are epiphytes. They take their nutrients and water from the air which makes them perfect for rainforest canopy plants. They grow on host plants, but take nothing from them. Pollination, aided by birds and insects, produces masses of seeds, which are mostly wind dispersed.

Canopy BirdsSome jungle birds spend their entire lives in the canopy of the jungle rainforest. They nest in holes in trees or among the bromeliads (flowering plants native to the American tropics known for their boldcolours and unusual shapes) and other epiphytes that live near the top of the trees. One of the most striking of these birds is the Toucan. Known for its extra large, colourful beak, toucans eat mostly seeds and fruits, but have been known to eat insects and small reptiles. Hummingbird FlowersHummingbirds prefer brightly coloured flowers that have cuplike shapes and sweet nectar. Passionflowers are particularly attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. The resulting passion fruits are then eaten by a variety of birds and animals, both of which help disperse the seeds in their droppings. ref 1 and resource

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