Siti Alimah, Mipa Biologi Species Richness of spermatophytes in Mranak forest area of mount Prau, Central Java, Indonesia. In: The 7th International Conference on Mathematics, Science, and Education 2020 (ICMSE 2020).

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Abstract

Forest clearing that has been used as agricultural land in Mount Prau is increasing. As a result, the sustainability of biodiversity, natural habitat of mountain forest and natural resources are increasingly under threat. However, green, and natural landscapes of mountain forest can still be found in eastern and northern slopes of Mount Prau. Although at lower slopes already contain agricultural land, the rate of forest encroachment for conversion to agricultural land is relatively slow. Mranak forest in Genting Gunung village, Sukorejo sub-district, Kendal district is one forest area that still in good condition. This forest is one of the unofficial hiking routes to the top of Mount Prau. This study aims to assess species richness of seed plants (Spermatophytes) in the Mranak forest. The exploration method was used to assess plant species. Based on preliminary field study, four observation areas were determined at different altitudes (1600, 1900, 2100, and 2300 meter above sea level). The results found 124 species of seed plants belonging to 61 families. Melastoma malabathricum found in zones 1 and 4 (lowest and highest area). The two zones are indeed more open according to the habitat preferences of this species. The Important species found in this research were Sarangan (Castanopsis argentea), Corybas orchid, and Edelweiss (Anaphalis longifolia). All three species are important because of their conservation status.

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