Freycinetia Gaud. Pandanaceae di Areal Suksesi Alamiah pada Kawasan Pengendapan Pasir Sisa Tambang (tailing) PT.Freeport Indonesia

Abstract

Freycinetia is a genus within Pandanaceae family. The genus has conspicuous diversity in New Guinea, which is also believed to be centre of its diversity. Study about taxonomy, biodiversity, and distribution of west New Guinea Freycinetia species have been done and one of our research site is the natural succession in Mod-ADA of PT. Freeport Indonesia. Result showed that about 18 species of Freycinetia exist in the area. All the species can be group into 4 Freycinetia Papua group. The distribution of most species are locally restricted.