The study investigated the diversity of palm species (Arecaceae) within a 2km transect in CEDAR, Impalutao, Impasug-ong. 9 species of palm were identified, with the most abundant being Chamaerops humilis, Astrocaryum sciophilum, Phoenix reclinata, and Chamaedorea seifrizii. While most species' conservation status was listed as of least concern, the study provides baseline data on palm diversity in the area and their uses to local communities.

1. SPICIES RICHNESS OF
ARECACEAE IN CEDAR,
IMPALUTAO, IMPASUG-ONG
RESEARCHERS;
MICHAEL INIEGO SANCHEZ
JAZZY DYLE GELACIO
HAFIZ HADJI OMAR
JULIUS YECYEC JR

2. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
1. What kind of Arecaceae is present in CEDAR Impalutao,
Impasug-ong?
2. What are the benefits of Arecaceae in CEDAR Impalutao,
Impasug-ong?
3. What are the conservation status of Arecaceae species in
CEDAR Impalutao, Impasug-ong.
This study would investigate the diversity of Arecaceae
in CEDAR Impalutao, Impasug-ong
Specifically, this study would answer the following
questions:

3. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE SUDY
The result of this study would serve as basis
information to the people of Impalutao that
Arecaceae play a huge role in our economy. This
study would benefit future researchers, teachers
and communities or agencies and would be able to
help government agencies in identifying the variety
of Arecaceae present in CEDAR Impalutao,
Impasug-ong.

4. SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY
The study was conducted on December 19,
2019 and only focused on identifying the variety of
Arecaceae present in a 2 kilometre Transect
including 5 meters from the left and right at CEDAR
Impalutao, Impasug-ong.

5. FLOW CHART
Entry Protocol
Gathering Materials
Proceed to the study site
Establishment of the study site
Identification, Description and Classification of species

6. Data Analysis
Documentation

7. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
The study was conducted at CEDAR, Impalutao, Impasug-ong. The use
of a two (2) kilometer transects including 5 meters both from the left and
right side was employed in gathering the data.
This study sought to answer the following questions:
1. What are the different species of Arecaceae found in CEDAR, Impalutao,
Impasug-ong?
2. What are the most abundant/few species of arecaceae in CEDAR,
Impalutao, Impasug-ong?
3. What is the conservation status of Arecaceae at CEDAR, Impalutao,
Impasug-ong?

8. Common Name Scientific Name Number of Species
Conservation Status
European fan palm Chamaerops humilis L. 28 Least Concern
Astrocaryum sciophilum
(Miq.) Pulle
8 Not assessed
Calamus merrillii 1 Endemic
Senegal date palm Phoenix reclinata Jacq. 7 Least Concern
Bamboo palm Chamaedorea seifrizii
Burret
1 Endangered in Mexico;
Unknown elsewhere
Chinese windmill palm Trachycarpus fortunei
(Hook.) H.Wendl.
2 Least concern

9. Common Name Scientific Name
Number of
Species
Conservation Status
European fan palm Chamaerops humilis L. 25 Least Concern
Astrocaryum sciophilum
(Miq.) Pulle
11 Not assesed
Calamus merrilii 2 Endemic
Senegal date palm Phoenix reclinata Jacq. 8 Least Concern
Bamboo palm Chamaedorea seifrizii
Burret
6 Endangered in Mexico; Unknown
elsewhere
African oil palm Elaeis guineensis Jacq. 2 Least Concern
Chinese windmill palm Trachycarpus fortunei
(Hook) H.Wendl.
7 Least concern

10. Common Name Scientific Name
Number of
Species
Conservation Status
European fan palm Chamaerops humilis L. 18 Least Concern
Astrocaryum sciophilum
(Miq.) Pulle
11 Not assessed
Calamus merrilii 1 Endemic
Senegal date palm Phoenix reclinata Jacq. 4 Least Concern
Bamboo palm Chamaedorea seifrizii
Burret
10 Endangered in Mexico; Unknown
elsewhere
African oil palm Elaeis guineensis Jacq. 3 Least Concern
Chinese windmill palm Trachycarpus fortune
(Hook.) H.Wendl.
7 Least concern

11. Common Name Scientific Name
Number of
Species
Conservation Status
European fan palm Chamaerops humilis L. 16 Least Concern
Astrocaryum sciophilum
(Miq.) Pulle
13 Not assessed
Calamus merrilii 2 Endemic
Senegal date palm Phoenix reclinata Jacq. 9 Least Concern
Bamboo palm Chamaedorea seifrizii
Burret
10 Endangered in Mexico; Unknown
elsewhere
African oil palm Elaeis guineensis Jacq. 3 Least Concern
Chinese windmill palm Trachycarpus fortunei
(Hook.) H.Wendl.
9 Least concern
Huacrapona Iriartea deltoidea Ruiz &
Pav.
3 Least Concern
Assai palm Pinanga tashiroi 1 Critically endangered

12. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Overall, the results from the gathered data showed that there were varieties of
species from the family of Arecaceae at CEDAR, Impalutao, Impasug-ong.
Arecaceae are less diverse in the starting phase of the transect walk for some factors
and one of them was because it is far from the water source compared to those
which are closer.
Species became much more diverse as the researchers get closer at the end of the 2
kilometer walk. The species also are of different conservation status but most of the
identified species are least concerned by the IUCN’s Red List.
Based from the data gathered, there are only a total of 9 different species that the
researchers identified; each of them with their common and scientific names, species
count, and their conservation status.

13.  These plants are of many uses and according to the study of
Henrik Balslev, Manuel J. Macia, Manuel Pardo-de-Santayana,
Narel Paniagua-Zambrana, Pedro J. Armesilla, Rodrigo Camara-
Leret, and Soraya Villalba on the year 2011, which stated that
“Palm trees cover basic needs for food and are of great
importance in our area of study in the traditional cultures of
rural indigenous”
 Since there are several different species of useful trees in the
area, this study might be helpful for the awareness of the locals
and non-locals to keep the area neat, respected, and always be
protected for a healthy ecosystem.

14. Arecaceae species
Chamaerops humilis L. Abundant
Astrocaryum sciophilum (Miq.) Pulle
Abundant
Calamus sp. Few
Phoenix reclinata Jacq. Abundant
Chamaedorea seifrizii Burret Abundant
Elaeis guineensis Jacq. Few
Trachycarpus fortunei (Hook.) H.Wendl.
Abundant
Iriartea deltoidea Ruiz & Pav. Few
Table 5. Assessment of Arecaceae Species in the 2 kilometer
transect

15. The table represented the status of the found species of
the arecaceae family in CEDAR Impalutao, Impasug-ong
and their status whether the species are abundant or not
abundant in the 2 kilometer transect. There were nine (9)
species that was collected. There are five (5) abundant
species and four (4) few species.