A Preliminary Study on Floristic Composition of Trees in Pelangai Forest Reserve, Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan

Authors

  • Ahmad Fitri Zohari Department of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, Bangi, Selangor
  • Mohamad Sobre Zohari Apartment Seri Cempaka, Jalan 6/3, Seksyen 16, 43650, Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor
  • Nur Syamimi Hamzah University Health Centre, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, UKM Bangi, Selangor
  • Nik Hazlan Nik Hashim Faculty of Applied Science, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Pahang, 26400 Bandar Tun Abdul Razak, Jengka, Pahang
  • Nik Norafida Nik Ali Es Eco Smart Sdn. Bhd., Level 6, Menara ES, No. 9, Persiaran Industri, Bandar Sri Damansara, 52200, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Nur ‘Aqilah Mustafa Bakray Department of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, Bangi, Selangor
  • Mohammad Khairul Faizi Zulkifli Laboratory & Instrumentation Secretariat, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, Bangi, Selangor
  • Khairunnisaa Abd Rasid No. 14 Lorong TJI 29, Taman Jengka Indah, 26400 Bandar Tun Abdul Razak, Jengka, Pahang
  • Wan Norilani Wan Ismail Department of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, Bangi, Selangor
  • Mazlin Kusin Faculty of Applied Science, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Pahang, 26400 Bandar Tun Abdul Razak, Jengka, Pahang
  • Engku Azlin Rahayu Engku Ariff Faculty of Applied Science, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Pahang, 26400 Bandar Tun Abdul Razak, Jengka, Pahang
  • Mohd Nizam Mohd Said Department of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, Bangi, Selangor
  • Abdul Latiff Mohamad Department of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, Bangi, Selangor

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24191/bioenv.v3i3.112

Keywords:

floristic composition, Pelangai Forest Reserve, species group

Abstract

A preliminary study was conducted to determine the floristic composition and community structure of trees in Pelangai Forest Reserve, Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan. Two temporary ecological plots with the dimension of 25 m x 20 m (0.1 ha in total) had been established. The census was carried out for all trees with a diameter at breast height (DBH) of 5.0 cm and above. The floristic composition consisted of 135 individuals from 78 species, 67 genera, and 28 families. The most speciose family was Dipterocarpaceae with eight species, followed by Fabaceae with seven species. The main canopy and understorey species groups recorded the highest number of species and individuals, with 28 and 22 species and 51 and 44 individuals, respectively. Pentace strychnoidea represented the highest total number of individuals for DBH classes of ≥ 5.0 cm, ≥ 10.0 cm and ≥ 15.0 cm. This preliminary study contributed the additional data for logged-over forests in Negeri Sembilan. A detailed study needs to be carried out in the future to obtain more information on tree species in this forest with a large-sized plot and lower measurement of diameter.

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2025-10-28

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Zohari, A. F. ., Zohari, M. S., Hamzah, N. S., Nik Hashim, N. H., Nik Ali, N. N., Mustafa Bakray, N. ‘Aqilah ., Faizi Zulkifli, M. K., Abd Rasid, K., Wan Ismail, W. N., Kusin, M., Engku Ariff, E. A. R., Mohd Said, M. N., & Mohamad, A. L. (2025). A Preliminary Study on Floristic Composition of Trees in Pelangai Forest Reserve, Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan. Bioresources and Environment, 3(3), 56–69. https://doi.org/10.24191/bioenv.v3i3.112

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