Diversity and distribution of family Araceae at Gunung Stong State Park (GSSP), Kelantan

This research aimed to determine the species of Araceae and the distribution of the plant in Gunung Stong State Park (GSSP), Kelantan. Random sampling and observational methods were used to determine the species present. The Simpson Index and Shannon-Wiener Index were used in the data analysis, while further geographical analysis such as mapping was done using GIS. The study established that there were 33 Araceae species in the study area, with 10 species belonging to 7 genera. The Shannon-Wiener Diversity Index (H’) was 2. 189, and Simpson’s Diversity Index (D) was 0. 905. Furthermore, two of the species mentioned above were categorized as least concern according to the IUCN Red Data Book. These findings reveal Araceae’s species richness and distribution in GSSP and imply that the area harbors several species with stable populations as reflected by their conservation status.