EKSPLORASI JENIS-JENIS ANGGREK: ORCHIDACEAE EPIFIT DI DESA AMPERA, KECAMATAN PAGIMANA DAN DI DESA TONTOUAN KECAMATAN LUWUK KABUPATEN BANGGAI PROVINSI SULAWESI TENGAH

Banggai Regency has a variety of habitats, ranging from residential areas to secondary forests, with warm temperatures and high humidity that support the growth of epiphytic orchids. However, information on the diversity of epiphytic orchids in this region is still limited. This study aims to identify epiphytic orchid species and describe habitat conditions in Ampera Village and Tontouan Village. The study was conducted using exploratory methods through field surveys, sample collection and documentation, and measurement of environmental factors such as temperature, air humidity, and light intensity. The results of the study showed that there were 17 species of epiphytic orchids belonging to 11 genera, namely Pinalia, Agrostophyllum, Oberonia, Adenoncos, Dendrobium, Acriopsis, Bulbophyllum, Vanda, Grammatophyllum, Cymbidium and Phalaenopsis. All genera found are listed in Appendix II of CITES. Species identified to species level include Agrostophyllum stipulatum (Griff.) Schltr., Adenoncos celebica Schltr, Dendrobium bicaudatum Reinw. ex Lindl., Dendrobium anosmum Lindl and Phalenopsis celebensis H.R Sweet.

Keywords: Banggai Regency; Diversity; Epiphytic Orchids; Microclimate