A study of Flickingeria angulata (Blume) A.D.Hawkes and host trees (Phorophytes) at Wilis Mountain, Ponorogo, East Java, Indonesia

Abstract Flickingeria angulata (Blume) A.D.Hawkes is one of the species of orchids found in natural habitats in Wilis Mountain, Ponorogo, East Java. This study was aimed to explore, document, and analyze the diversity of Flickingeria angulata at a natural forest area in Wilis Mountain. The method used is an exploratory method by exploring the forest area in the study site. All data of Flickingeria angulata was recorded including its number, host trees and zone at the host tree where this orchid is attached. The result shows that orchid epiphytic F. angulata was found in 6 host tree species, with the two most important species being Pinus merkusii and Schima wallichii. Zone three (bottom part of the branches) was noted as the most preferred zone at host trees to be attached by Flickingeria angulata. Evaluation of these orchid species in natural habitats needs to be done at the same location to determine the impact of climate change.