Plants with this type of growth habit are referred to as shingling plants, as their leaves will tend to overlap  in a row as they climb up a tree, wall, or rock face, giving the appearance of tiles or roof shingles.
Shingling plants are distinguished by their tendency to grow in a manner that creates an overlapping pattern of leaves, much like the tiles or shingles used on roofs. This distinctive feature allows for easy identification of these plant species.