JENIS-JENIS TUMBUHAN PAKU DI KAWASAN AIR TERJUN IRONGGOLO KABUPATEN KEDIRI BERHKASIAT SEBAGAI OBAT

Abstract

Abstract-Indonesia is a tropical country which has the richest biodiversity in the world. According Surpriatna (2008 ) , Indonesia first level position in the world for diversity of plants , including ferns ( Pteridophyta ) . Total ferns are nearly 10,000 known species in the world , of which grow in Indonesia ( Loveless , 1999) . Distribution of the types of ferns is strongly influenced by the climatic conditions in the region where the ferns alive . Irenggolo waterfall is a tourist attraction area located in Kediri district , more precisely in the country side of Besuki , Jugo village , sub district Mojo which has an altitude of about 1000-1200 dpl, 240-280 above sea level with temperature and humidity is high at 70 % - 90 % . Forest conditions in this area is still relatively intact, because it is not cut down by residents around the area . These conditions make this area very suitable for the growth and development of ferns .The results of the study region Irenggolo waterfalls have found 14 species of plants, consisting of 2 classes (Lycopsida and Polypodiopsida), 3 nations (Selaginellale, Cyatheales and Polypodiales) and 13 tribes . From above two classes above , the most widely found species is Polypodiopsida class consisting of two parts  : (1) . Cyatheales with 1 family Cyatheaceae. (2). Polypodiales with 12 tribes (Cyatheaceae , Thelypteridaceae, Aspidiaceae, Aspleniaceae, Lindseae, Pteridaceae, Nephrolepidaceae, Thelypteridaceae , Adiantaceae , Dennstaedtiaceae , Gleicheniaceae and Woodsiaceae). While Lycopsida class have one tribe and one tribe Selaginellales Sellaginellaceae . Then from the results of the literature study mentioned that the type of ferns such as Selaginella sp , Cyathea sp , Tectaria sp , Lindsaea sp , Adiantum sp and Athyriumsp haveefficacious that potential for medicine

Keywords : ferns , Ironggolo Kediri Tourist Attraction, medicine