Rheophyte in its natural habitat

[Barry Tetra2 2]

Found this rheophytic tree growing in a torrent, probably Homonoia riparia (Euphorbiaceae). I’m not sure if this raging water is normal or it’s because the area next to this was dammed up.

For your information, “Rheophytes” is a term for plants that grows in fast flowing habitat. Many species have distinct leaf shape, usually narrow, and stems or petiole are oftn flexible. They usually grow on rocks (Lithophytic) But many species also grow in soil, or both. For specific tree, in Asia, it is popular to grow this tree with leaves above the water in the hillstream aquarium along with gobies, loaches, and those minnow like fishes.

 

[Jennet43 101]

It looks from what little I can see of it, like the leaves of the tree above it. I wonder if this tree, like one I am specifically aware of in the UK (a Rhus), and some of our plants in the aquarium, can grow from roots running beneath the stones/rocks and dirt below??

 

[Barry Tetra2 2]

It looks from what little I can see of it, like the leaves of the tree above it. I wonder if this tree, like one I am specifically aware of in the UK (a Rhus), and some of our plants in the aquarium, can grow from roots running beneath the stones/rocks and dirt below??

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It depends on the tree, but many trees e.g. Ficus can grow with roots in flowing water because it has enough oxygen.

If you’re in the UK and want a tree for aquarium, I recommend native Salix species stem cuttings. But I’m not sure if it can thrive in room temperature or not.

And if you’re interested about growing plants above the water. I have these two threads:

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