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Genus Microcos

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Genus Microcos August 30 2026 Central Aceh Regency,Aceh, Indonesia

While clearing the edges of the plantation, I stumbled upon a truly beautiful species of wildflower. It features uniquely shaped petals with a rather firm texture, setting it apart from other wildflowers. The plant itself can grow quite large—potentially becoming a nuisance or creating a mess if it spreads in large numbers—so I would certainly trim or cut it back if the population grew too dense. However, the flower is relatively small, making it challenging to capture its beauty; using a macro lens is one of the best ways to photograph it. It boasts a creamy-yellow hue and a center packed with numerous stamens—features that make it look incredibly unique and captivating. Fortunately, the population of this flower is quite stable in my area, so it can easily be found almost anywhere.

This tree has a rather hard texture, and I think it would be far more interesting if we turned it into a bonsai. However, we do not know if it would still bloom after being transformed into a bonsai.
I have managed to capture the beauty of these flowers quite well; let’s take a look at them together.



Camera Used poco c65
Lens MM
F-stop
Iso speed ISO
Focal length MM
Photography Genus Microcos
Photographer @maxmarvin


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Link https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/395750990
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5.1572170 96.6276746 https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.1572170162&mlon=96.6276746214#map=12/5.1572/96.6277

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