Diversity of vascular plant species in an agroforest: the case of a rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) plantation in Makilala, North Cotabato

Creator

• Angelo R. Agduma, University of Southern Mindanao
• Marion John Michael M. Achondo, University of Southern Mindanao
• Bryan Lloyd P. Bretaña, University of Southern Mindanao
• Violeta P. Bello, Colegio de Kidapawan
• Leopoldo L. Remollo, Mindanao State University
• Liezl S. Mancao, Colegio de Kidapawan
• Janette P. Supremo, University of Southern Mindanao
• James Gregory C. Salem, University of Southern Mindanao
• Florence Roy P. Salvaña, University of Southern Mindanao

Issue Date

12-2011

Abstract

The study aimed to document taxonomically the diversity of vascular plants in a rubber (Hevea brasiliensis (H.B.K.) Muell.-Arg.) agroforest in Makilala, North Cotabato, Philippines and identify species with economic importance. Species inventory in 23 plots was carried out using modified stripline-transect line method. The study identified 110 floral species co-occurring with rubber trees, of which 100 were angiosperms, nine pteridophytes and one gymnosperm. Dominant families include Moraceae, Euphorbiaceae, Fabaceae, Arecaceae, Dipterocarpaceae, Araceae and Poaceae. These plants are utilized as food, medicine and sources of construction materials while some are used as fodder for livestock, fuel wood, source of fiber and other industrial and household uses. Three of the eight identified species are critically endangered namely: Dipterocarpus validus, Hopea acuminata and Shorea almon, belonging to the family Dipterocarpaceae. The other five species categorized as vulnerable are: Macaranga bicolor, Artocarpus blancoi, Diplodiscus paniculatus, Cyathea contaminans, and Drynara quercifolia. The presence of threatened and some economically but ecologically important plant species calls for a high protection and conservation priority.

Source or Periodical Title

Philippine Journal of Crop Science

ISSN

0115-463x

Volume

36

Issue

3

Page

57-64

Document Type

Article

College

College of Agriculture and Food Science (CAFS)

Physical Description

graphs, tables, references

Language

English

Subject

agroforest, critically endangered, rubber, vascular plants

Recommended Citation

Agduma, Angelo R.; Achondo, Marion John Michael M.; Bretaña, Bryan Lloyd P.; Bello, Violeta P.; Remollo, Leopoldo L.; Mancao, Liezl S.; Supremo, Janette P.; Salem, James Gregory C.; and Salvaña, Florence Roy P., "Diversity of vascular plant species in an agroforest: the case of a rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) plantation in Makilala, North Cotabato" (2011). Journal Article. 6394.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/6394

En – AGROVOC descriptors

HEVEA BRASILIENSIS; TRACHEOPHYTA; ENDANGERED SPECIES; TAXONOMY (INFORMATION MANAGEMENT); FOREST CONSERVATION; AGROFORESTRY; FOREST ECOSYSTEMS