SSRS INABIODIV Species Profile and Information

Indonesia Species Profile of Etlingera elatior (Zingiberales: Zingiberaceae)

Danik Septianingrum — 2026-03-11

Etlingera elatior, known in Indonesia as kecombrang, belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. It is a perennial rhizome herb with brownish-green pseudostems and grows upright in clumps. The main characteristic of this plant is its red torch-shaped flowers. Etlingera elatior has many uses, and its parts are used by the community for food, medicine, and decoration.

Indonesia Species Profile of Agathis dammara (Pinales: Araucariaceae)

Salsabila Nur'Aini — 2026-03-11

Agathis dammara is a perennial plant that can reach up to 60 meters in height. Outer bark is grey, exfoliating, covered by moss and lichen. Inner bark is brownish pink. Leaves are simple, ovate or ellips; base cuneate; apex acute; margin entire, revolute; leaf attachment petiolate; leaf arrangement opposite. It plays an important role in preventing soil erosion and maintaining water sources. This plant produces copal resin with considerable economic value, and its leaves can be extracted to obtain essential oil with antibacterial and antimelanogenesis properties

Indonesia Species Profile of Selaginella willdenowii (Selaginellales: Selaginellaceae)

Danik Septianingrum — 2026-03-11

Selaginella willdenowii, commonly known as Wildenow's spikemoss, is a perennial herbaceous plant that climbs with dense, branched leaves that are bluish-green in color. This fern can be found in damp places such as waterfalls or rocks along riverbanks. Selaginella willdenowii plays an important role in ecology, one of which is as a bioindicator of environmental change. In addition, Selaginella willdenowii also has economic potential as it can be used as food, traditional medicine, handicrafts, and plays a role in supporting the social life of local communities.

Indonesia Species Profile of Tectaria decurrens (Polypodiales: Tectariaceae)

Danik Septianingrum — 2026-03-11

Tectaria decurrens (Halberd Fern), known in Indonesia as Paku Kikir, belongs to the Tectariaceae family and is a terrestrial herbaceous plant with some growing as epiphytes. This fern is unique, it has winged leaf stalks with interconnected venation patterns. Tectaria decurrens is found growing on the soil around rocks on riverbanks, cliffs, and tropical forests. The fern plays an important role in ecology as a bioindicator of environmental change. In socio-cultural life, local communities use it as a traditional medicine, and economically, Tectaria decurrens can be used as a vegetable and ornamental plant.

Indonesia Species Profile of Vatica pauciflora (Malvales: Dipterocarpaceae)

Salsabila Nur'Aini — 2026-03-11

Vatica pauciflora is a perennial plant that can reach 25 m in height. This species grows primarily in tropical biomes and is naturally distributed from southern Indo-China to Sumatra at elevations of 0-1,500 meters above sea level. Its leaves are ovate or oval, with an acute base and acute apex, and an alternate spiral arrangement. Vatica pauciflora plays a vital role in river ecosystems due to its dominant presence. Furthermore, its bark contains antioxidants and antidiabetic properties.