Aroids of southern Mount Lawu, Central Java: an ever-wet island in a seasonal region of Java

 

Wendy Achmmad Mustaqim & Nisyawati

 

ABSTRACT

A recent exploration for aroids has been conducted in the ever-wet southern part of Mount Lawu, Central Java, Indonesia. Six species belonging to six genera have been recorded. The geographical distribution of Leucocasia gigantea in Central Java is expanded to the southern part. Keys, descriptions and figures are given for all species.

 

KEYWORDS

Araceae, aroid diversity, Indonesia, Lawu Selatan