STUDI KARAKTERISTIK POHON INANG ANGGREK DI KAWASAN CAGAR ALAM PANGI BINANGGA DESA SAKINA JAYA KABUPATEN PARIGI MOUTONG
Abstract: Pangi Binangga
Nature Reserve is one of the conservation sites geographically located at
Parigi Moutong District Central Sulawesi Province. The reserve is known to be
the host of many protected species of flora and fauna including orchids.
However, species richness of orchids decreased over time due to habitat
degradation as well collection for commercial purposes as ornamental type of
vegetation to improve community’s income. This research was to endeavor
characteristics of the host trees for the orchids living in the reserve. The
research was conducted from November 2014 to January 2015 using line transect
methods. Transects were placed on the line purposively. Observation transects
form were Quadratic with size of 20 m x 20 m. The research (applying 5
observation plots) revealed that there were 12 tree species that function as
host. In general, most orchids like to have host with thick bark, coarse and
scratches as well as wide canopy to cover orchids reproduction. Interestingly,
it was found that each host has different orchid species (12 species).
Penulis: Rika Mariyanti, Sri
Ningsih Mallombasang, Sitti Ramlah
Kode Jurnal: jpkehutanandd150175
