Most of the air pollution in large cities caused by motor vehicle. Increasing the number
of motor vehicles in urban areas resulting in a net decrease in air quality due to
emissions from fuel combustion. The research aims to determine the ability of plants to
absorb carbon monoxide uses the lidah mertua plant (Sansevieria sp), lili paris plant
(Spider plant), and sirih gading plant (Scindapsus aureus). Gaseous pollutants are
presented tehadap test plants are pollutants derived from motor vehicle fumes.
The research conducteted exposure to the lidah mertua plant (Sansevieria sp), lili paris
plant (Spider plant) dan sirih gading pplant (Scindapsus aureus) with variaotions in the
exhaust gas exposure during the 0,5 hour, 1 hour, and 1,5 hour conducted in house
plants during for five days. The esult research showed lidah mertua plant (Sansevieria
sp) with exposure time 1,5 hours contact at day five can absorb 46,21 %, lili paris plant
(Spider plant) while absorbing 41,47 %, and sirih gading plant (Scindapsus aureus)
absorbs 32,58 % carbon monoxide gas.
Keyword: carbon monoxide, Sansevieria sp, Spider plant, Scindapsus aureu
