Abstract:
Abstract.
Ferns (Pteridophyta) is pioneer plants who were able to survive on various environmental conditions, one of which is the peat swamp area in South of Kalimantan. They play on an important role in ecosystem. This research was conducted in the Sungai Lumbah swamp area where galam tree dominantly grow and rice field are developed. The purpose of the research was to determine ferns (Pteridophyta) in the swamp area. Data was collected through survey method. Ferns collected were growing along the road. Ferns were identified and described in accordance with their morphology. There were galam trees dan rice field in the swamp area of Sungai Lumbah. Seven species growing in the area were Stenochlaena palustris, Acrostichum sp., Blechnum sp., Nephrolepis hirsutula, Cyclosorus interruptus, Lygodium scandens, and Lygodium fexsuosum.
