Erigeron sumatrensis

Latin Name	Observation date	Location
Erigeron sumatrensis	August 11 2024	Buket Alue Puteh, Aceh, Indonesia

Erigeron sumatrensis is often also referred to as "Sumatra erigon" which is a wild plant that has beautiful flowers originating from tropical areas of Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines, this wild plant has an attractive appearance, Erigeron sumatrensis is also known because The leaves are oval to pointed, while the small flowers are bright white and yellow when they bloom and form an umbrella.

This wild plant usually grows upright and reaches a height of around 40-70 centimeters, and this wild plant can be found in open habitats such as roadsides and grasslands. Erigeron sumatrensi is not only attractive because of its beautiful flowers but also functions as a wild plant that plays a role in covering the surrounding land, although some farmers consider these wild plants to be weeds and are often eradicated, their role is very important in the ecosystem as protecting the land from barrenness, on the other hand, the Erigeron sumatrensi plant is also often used by breeders as feed for their livestock such as cows. , buffalo and sheep, this plant is believed to contain complete nutrition for their livestock.

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Camera used	smartphone
Lens	Macro
Photography	Erigeron sumatrensis
Location	Buket Alue Puteh
Photographer	@lightofhope

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Link to original	community
Link	https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/235684579

Latitude Longitude	Map
=5.080479	=97.46383	https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.0804793232&mlon=97.4638302997