A contribution to trees and shrubs checklist in Pelangai Forest Reserve, Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan

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  • 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
  • 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
  • Khairunnisaa Abd Rasid No. 14 Lorong TJI 29, Taman Jengka Indah, 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.v4i2.156

Keywords:

Pelangai Forest Reserve , trees , shrubs , checklist , lowland forest , endemic

Abstract

A preliminary floristic study focusing on a checklist of trees and shrubs in Pelangai Forest Reserve, Negeri Sembilan, was conducted during scientific expeditions in June and December 2023. The expeditions were organised by UiTM Kuala Pilah Campus, Negeri Sembilan, to document the biodiversity of flora and fauna in the forest reserve. Voucher and herbarium specimens were collected along forest trails and within two ecological plots measuring 25 m × 20 m. A total of 165 tree and shrub species, representing 122 genera and 47 families, were recorded. Among these, seven species endemic to Peninsular Malaysia were documented, namely Alphonsea maingayi, Cleistanthus ellipticus, Dendrokingstonia nervosa, Dichapetalum griffithii, Diospyros singaporensis, Pentace strychnoidea, and Ptychopyxis caput-medusae. Further surveys are recommended to provide a more comprehensive inventory of tree species and other flowering plants in Pelangai Forest Reserve.

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2026-06-29

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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., Wan Ismail, W. N., Kusin, M., Engku Ariff, E. A. R., Abd Rasid, K., Mohd Said, M. N., & Mohamad, A. L. (2026). A contribution to trees and shrubs checklist in Pelangai Forest Reserve, Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan. Bioresources and Environment, 4(2), 33–44. https://doi.org/10.24191/bioenv.v4i2.156

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Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): Bioresources and Environment

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Copyright (c) 2026 Ahmad Fitri Zohari, Mohamad Sobre Zohari, Nur Syamimi Hamzah, Nik Hazlan Nik Hashim, Nik Norafida Nik Ali, Nur ‘Aqilah Mustafa Bakray, Mohammad Khairul Faizi Zulkifli , Wan Norilani Wan Ismail, Mazlin Kusin, Engku Azlin Rahayu Engku Ariff, Khairunnisaa Abd Rasid, Mohd Nizam Mohd Said, Abdul Latiff Mohamad

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