The Distribution and Potential Problems of Mimosa Pigra L. in Indonesia

Mimosa pigra L. (Mimosa asperata L.) of the family Mimosaceae is an introduced species from South America which is locally naturalized in Indonesia. The present known distribution sites are still restricted to Java, Sumatra, and Kalimantan. It is found in almost all provinces of Java and many heavily infested areas have been noted in Jakarta and West Java. The introduction of the plant to other islands has not been reported yet. The separation of the islands by sea is preventing the further spread of the plant in Indonesia. Control is basically occasional and on an individual basis. There is no sustained effort yet to control the plant. The urgency of controlling and restricting its spread cannot be over emphasized

Notes on the Asteraceae of Sumatera

An account of the tribe composition, endemic taxa, comparison with adjacent areas and weedy Asteraceae of Sumatera is given. Based on the records of January 2000, there are 133 species of 74 genera in 11 tribes. The tribe Heliantheae is the largest, with 28% of the total number of the genera, followed by Astereae with 15%, Inuleae 12%, Senecioneae 10%, Anthemideae, Eupatorieae and Lactuceae 8%, the other tribes are represented by 4% or less. The most diverse genus is Blumea with 14 species. Other genera are only represented by 10 species or less, usually 4, or 3, or 2, and mostly by 1 species only. Thirty nine or about 53% are exotic genera and the native ones are less than half of the total number of the genera. In terms of indigenous and endemic species, Sumatera is richer than Java. There are 1 genus, 7 species and 2 varieties of Asteraceae endemic to Sumatera. A number of 43 important weed species were introduced from Tropical America, Africa, Asia and Europe. Among these Chromolaena odorata and Mikania micrantha are reported as the most noxious ones. List of the genera and species recorded in Sumatera is provided in this paper

THE DISTRIBUTION AND POTENTIAL PROBLEMS OF MIMOSA PIGRA L. IN INDONESIA

Mimosa pigra L. (Mimosa asperata L.) of the family Mimosaceae is an introduced species from South America which is locally naturalized in Indonesia. The present known distribution sites are still restricted to Java, Sumatra, and Kalimantan. It is found in almost all provinces of Java and many heavily infested areas have been noted in Jakarta and West Java. The introduction of the plant to other islands has not been reported yet. The separation of the islands by sea is preventing the further spread of the plant in Indonesia. Control is basically occasional and on an individual basis. There is no sustained effort yet to control the plant. The urgency of controlling and restricting its spread cannot be over emphasized

The Liverwort Genus Marchantia (Marchantiaceae) of Mount Sibayak North Sumatra, Indonesia

Study on the Hepaticae (Liverworts) of Sumatra is very scanty including the knowledge on the genus of Marchantia (Marchantiaceae). This study was conducted to explore the diversity of Marchantia in Mount Sibayak North Sumatra, Indonesia. There are seven species of Marchantia in Mount Sibayak North Sumatra, five of the species are previously known: Marchantia acaulis, M. emarginata, M. geminata, M. paleacea, and M. treubii; two of the species are new records for Sumatra (M. polymorpha and M. rubribarba). An identification key of the genus Marchantia from Mount Sibayak, North Sumatra is provided.Key words: Marchantia, Mount sibayak, North Sumatr

Lejeuneaceae subfamily Ptychanthoideae (Hepaticae) in West Java

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Revision of the rattan genus Daemonorops (Palmae: Calamoideae) in Sulawesi using a phenetic analysis approach

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The Liverwort Genus Marchantia (Marchantiaceae) of Mount Sibayak North Sumatra, Indonesia

Study on the Hepaticae (Liverworts) of Sumatra is very scanty including the knowledge on the genus of Marchantia (Marchantiaceae). This study was conducted to explore the diversity of Marchantia in Mount Sibayak North Sumatra, Indonesia. There are seven species of Marchantia in Mount Sibayak North Sumatra, five of the species are previously known: Marchantia acaulis, M. emarginata, M. geminata, M. paleacea, and M. treubii; two of the species are new records for Sumatra (M. polymorpha and M. rubribarba). An identification key of the genus Marchantia from Mount Sibayak, North Sumatra is provided

Abiotic Factors Influencing Mantangan (Merremia Peltata) Invasion in Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park

Some areas in Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park have serious problems related to Merremia peltata (Family Convolvulaceae) invasion. The abiotic factors influencing M. peltata invasion were investigated in this study. This research compared abiotic factors in three forest locations with different invasion levels i.e.severe, moderate and mild invasions. Abiotic factors measured were percentage of tree canopy coverage, micro climate factors (temperature and humidity), elevation above sea level and physical and chemical properties of the soil surface. In this study, canopy coverage is classified as abiotic factors because it influencesthe intensity of light that can reach the forestfloor. Aposthoc Duncan's Multiple Range Test (DMRT) was employed to determine significant differences (p<0.05) among abiotic factors. In addition, a test of correlation and multiple linear regression were conducted to determine the relationships between abiotic factors and M. peltata invasion. Multiple regression testing showed that canopy coverage significantly (p<0.05) influenced M. peltata invasion. Based on the generated model, a 1% addition of canopy coverage would decrease M. peltata invasion by 2.8%. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to predict the relationship between soil nutrients and invasion. The C/N ratio and P2O5, Ca, Mg and Na concentration significantly (p<0.05) influenced invasion level. Again, based on the generated model, the increase in the C/N ratio aswell as in P2O5 and Ca concentrations were correlated with the reduction of M. peltata invasion; while the increase of Mg and Na concentrations were correlated with the increase of M. peltata invasion. M. peltata invasion in Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park was influenced by opened forest canopy andwas correlated with high concentration of Na and Mg in the soil of the invaded forest areas

Conservation value of cacao agroforestry systems for terrestrial herbaceous species in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia

Tropical secondary forest and agroforestry systems have been identified as important refuges for the local species diversity of birds and other animal groups, but little is known about the importance of these systems for terrestrial herbs. In particular, few studies report how the conversion from tropical forest to technified cacao plantation affects the species richness and the community structure of herbs. We conducted surveys in 43 cacao plantations along the border of the Lore Lindu National Park in Central Sulawesi, ranging from agroforests to technified cacao, categorizing the plantations as rustic cacao, planted shade cacao, and technified cacao. We recorded 91 herb species. Of the 74 species determined to species level, 21 were also found in natural forests, while 53 were recorded only in agricultural habitats. Araceae was the most forest-dependent plant family while Asteraceae included the highest number of nonforest species. Overall, the presence of forest species was confined to moderately intensively managed rustic and planted shaded plantations. Distance from the forest, which has been identified as a crucial parameter for the diversity and composition of other taxa in cacao agroforests, only played a minimal role for herbs. Our study suggests that native forest herbs maybe more vulnerable to forest conversion than animal groups. The intensification of cacao plantation management increases the presence of weedy species to the detriment of native forest species