Diversity and economic functions of floras in Lakkang Delta, Tallo River, Makassar, South Sulawesi

Abstract

Suhadiyah S, Tambaru E, Surni. 2015. Diversity and economic functions of floras in Lakkang Delta, Tallo River, Makassar, South Sulawesi. Pros Sem Nas Masy Biodiv Indon 1: 444-448. Tallo River is one of the rivers running through Makassar city and its main function is for the sustainability of tourism areas, residential areas, trade purposes, and also as a primary drainage system. Conservation activities may lead to the reduction of floras that has ecology and economic functions, as well as endemic species in the area. This study aims to identify and understand the diversity of floras with economic functions in Lakkang Delta, and to recommend several actions to manage them. Data collection was conducted with a cruising method. The study found 52 species, within 28 families, used in dominant land usage, i.e. residential area, fish ponds, and mixed farms. Identified floras have various economic functions, i.e. medicinal purposes, as food, as poison, timber, and charcoal resources. In general, the studied floras are transitional vegetations in the mangrove ecosystem. This shows the high level of conservation activities in the area. The recommended rehabilitation actions are to spruce up the riverbanks by mangrove rehabilitation, pushing down the population growth or migration into Lakkang Delta, and alter the paddy fields into marine cultural tourism area.