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Nakabayashi M., . and P. Jumian, . (2019) Species diversity of Ficus in the Sungai Rawog Conservation Area. [Proceedings Paper]
Abstract
Despite the ecological importance of Ficus in forest communities relatively little attention has been given to the basic information of this genus especially in Sabah over 50 years. In this report we listed Ficus species found during three survey days in the Sungai Rawog Conservation Area in Sabah. In total we found 24 Ficus species including two endemics. These species are classified into four growth forms; hemi-epiphyte 17 spp. climber 3 spp. tree 3 spp. shrub 1 sp.. Hemi-epiphytes constitute over 70 of all the detected species. In the study area Ficus virens a hemi-epiphytic species was the commonest species. Although this data is based on only three survey days Ficus community in the study area is not peculiar compared to other lowland forests in Sabah e.g. Imbak Canyon Conservation Area except for the high density of F. virens. Ficus are important plants through the perspective of ecology restoration and conservation. Any basic information could contribute to understanding this genus and also the surrounding environment. More details on ecology of species or at least subgenus level and long-term studies are needed to make intra- and inter-community comparisons within Borneo and also among the tropical regions.
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Abstract
Despite the ecological importance of Ficus in forest communities relatively little attention has been given to the basic information of this genus especially in Sabah over 50 years. In this report we listed Ficus species found during three survey days in the Sungai Rawog Conservation Area in Sabah. In total we found 24 Ficus species including two endemics. These species are classified into four growth forms; hemi-epiphyte 17 spp. climber 3 spp. tree 3 spp. shrub 1 sp.. Hemi-epiphytes constitute over 70 of all the detected species. In the study area Ficus virens a hemi-epiphytic species was the commonest species. Although this data is based on only three survey days Ficus community in the study area is not peculiar compared to other lowland forests in Sabah e.g. Imbak Canyon Conservation Area except for the high density of F. virens. Ficus are important plants through the perspective of ecology restoration and conservation. Any basic information could contribute to understanding this genus and also the surrounding environment. More details on ecology of species or at least subgenus level and long-term studies are needed to make intra- and inter-community comparisons within Borneo and also among the tropical regions.
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Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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AGROVOC Term: | Ficus |
AGROVOC Term: | Species diversity |
AGROVOC Term: | Surveys |
AGROVOC Term: | Distribution |
AGROVOC Term: | Forests |
AGROVOC Term: | Taxonomy |
AGROVOC Term: | Endemic species |
Geographical Term: | MALAYSIA |
Depositing User: | Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim |
Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:16 |
URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13753 |
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