| Latin Name | Observation date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Fuscoporia gilva | September 19 2024 | Buket Alue Puteh, Aceh, Indonesia |
Fuscoporia gilva is a wood fungus that belongs to the Polyporaceae family and is known for its significant role in forest ecosystems. In general, this fungus generally grows on rotting and semi-rotten (dead and dry) withers, especially on hardwood, such as teak trees. and others, this fungus plays a role in the wood decomposition process with its ability to break down lignin and cellulose, so it can be understood that Fuscoporia gilva plays an important role in the forest nutrient cycle, by helping to return organic matter to the soil and supporting the growth of various types of new plants.
The physical characteristic of Fuscoporia gilva is a distinctive golden orange color, with a mushroom body structure that often looks layered and also has a smooth texture, this mushroom not only has an attractive appearance but also has high ecological value, as well as the decomposition process carried out by Fuscoporia gilva is very helpful in increasing soil fertility, which in turn, this fungus is considered to really support biodiversity in its natural habitat.
| Camera used | smartphone |
|---|---|
| Lens | Macro |
| Photography | Fuscoporia gilva |
| Location | Buket Alue Puteh |
| Photographer | @lightofhope |
| Link to original | community |
|---|---|
| Link | https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/242684241 |
| Latitude Longitude | Map | |
|---|---|---|
| =5.080479 | =97.46383 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.0804793232&mlon=97.4638302997 |
