| Cymbidiums on the other hand are sympodial orchids, which are characterised by creeping rhizomes, with growing points. |
| Some sympodial terrestrial orchids, such as Orchis and Ophrys, have two subterranean tuberous roots. |
| As a walnut tree ages, the development pattern changes from monopodial to sympodial. |
| Other types of branching, such the monopodial or sympodial types, are variants of this. |
| Orchids without noticeable pseudobulbs are also said to have growths, an individual component of a sympodial plant. |
| Extensive sympodial branching does not necessarily follow the attainment of an upper canopy position of full exposure to the solar zenith. |
