Distribution and ecology of sangilu (Evodia sp) as a local endemic species in the Bantimurung Bulusaraung National Park

Abstract

Bantimurung Bulusaraung National Park is a conservation area in unique endemic fauna in the form of a butterfly. One form of efforts to maintain the sustainability of the forest ecosystem is fostering habitat by planting butterfly feed plants. Sangilu (Evodia sp) is one of the endemic species of plants as well as a butterfly plant (Host Plant) in the Bantimurung Bulusaraung National Park. However, its population in nature is decreasing. This research activity aims to obtain information on the ecology and distribution of evodia for the conservation of endemic plant species as butterfly feed plants in Bantimurung Bulusaraung National Park. The study was conducted in 2 stages of observation, namely distribution and ecology with exploration of roaming methods. Observations indicate that the distribution of sangilu in the Bantimurung Bulusaraung area was found in 14 points, namely the Samaenre and Bentenge areas of Mallawa, Laiya, Pattirodeceng and Buccu-buccue resorts in Camba. Sangilu in ecological character is found in river banks, watercourses, water sources and mostly grows on slopes.