The liverworts family Lepidoziaceae in Aek Nauli Parapat natural forests, North Sumatra, Indonesia

Abstract

Information on the liverworts family Lepidoziaceae of Sumatra is still limited. The aim of this study is to explore the diversity of Lepidoziaceae in Aek Nauli, Parapat Natural Forests, North Sumatra. Exploration was carried out along the hiking trails of study site. Seventeen species of Lepidoziaceae were found, consist of 2 genera: Bazzania (15 species, and Lepidozia (2 species). All liverworts species of Lepidoziaceae were found as epiphyte on the tree trunk, and some species on the decaying wood, rocks and soil. The most common species found in the study sites was Bazzania tridens while the rare species found were Bazzania japónica, Bazzania longicaulis, Bazzania paradoxa and Bazzania spiralis.