Abstract:
Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau State Islamic University (UIN SUSKA) area is one the
fern distribution arae in Riau Province. The aim of this study was to determine the
diversity of ferns that belonged to Polypodiaceae Family at the area of Sultan
Syarif Kasim Riau State Islamic University. This research was conducted
fromNovember 2018 to - February 2019. Using the exploration method. Every
Polypodiace species that was found in study site was documented, collected, and
identified. The specimens were then prepared for herbarium. A total of 5
Polypodiaceae species were identified in this study. These ferns belonged to 2
genera, namely Pyrrosia and Phymatosorus. The species of Pyrrosia identified in
this study were Phymatosorus scolopendria (Burm.f.) Pic.Serm, Pyrrosia
angustata (Sw.) Ching, Pyrrosia lanceolata (L.) Farw, Pyrrosia niphoboloides
M.G. Price, and Pyrrosia piloselloides (L.) M.G. Price
