DISTRIBUSI EBONI ( Diospyros spp. ) DI KAWASAN PUSAT PEYELAMATAN SATWA TASIKOKI

Abstract

ABSTRACT
The purpose of this research was to determine the number and species distribution
of ebony (Diospyros spp.) at the Animals Rescue Center of Tasikoki. This study was
conducted in North Minahasa Regency, District of Kauditan, Village of Watudambo which
conducted for 6 months, from March to September 2015. Data collcetion was conducted
by using the census method, all types of vegetation that resembles the species of ebony
(Diospyros spp.) which are located in the area of Animals Rescue Center of Tasikoki were
observed, which starting from a predetermined point until the entire region was observed.
The results of data collection in the field, have been found two species of ebony (Diospyros
spp.), namely Diospyros maritima and Diospyros ebenum with the total of 1864 rods for
Diospyros maritima and 63 rods for Diospyros ebenum. To Diospyros maritima was
divided into four phases of growth, i.e. 1499 at the seedling stage, 249 at stake phase, 98
in pole phase, and 18 in tree phase. Most of that four phase of growth, was found in dry
and non-flouded areas which adjacent to the coastline in the region. Diospyros ebenum was
divided into three phases of growth, namely 4 in the seedling phase, 54 in sapling phase,
and 5 in poles phase. Most of that three phase of growth also found in dry and non-floaded
areas which adjacent to the coastline in the region of Animals Rescue Center of Tasikoki.
Keywords: Diospyros spp., species distribution, phase of growth, Animals Rescue
Center of Tasisoki.