<![CDATA[This study aims to identify the species, diversity, distribution patterns, and conservation status of the Gesneriaceae family in Sicike-cike Nature Park (TWA), Parbuluan District, Dairi Regency, North Sumatra. The method used was an exploratory survey with purposive sampling techniques using 30 plots measuring 10 x 10 meters. The results showed that there are 4 genera with 9 species of the Gesneriaceae family, namely Aeschynanthus radicans Jack, Aeschynanthus albidus (Blume) Steud, Aeschynanthus pulcher (Blume) G.Don, Aeschynanthus angustifolius (Blume) Steud, Agalmyla parasitica Lam, Cyrtandra pendula Blume, Cyrtandra picta Blume, Cyrtandra sp, and Codonoboea hispida Ridl. The diversity index of the Gesneriaceae family is 1.759, categorized as moderate. The distribution pattern of the Gesneriaceae family is 2.858, categorized as clustered. The conservation status indicates that Aeschynanthus albidus (Blume) Steud and Aeschynanthus radicans Jack are classified as Least Concern (LC), while Aeschynanthus pulcher (Blume) G.Don and Aeschynanthus angustifolius (Blume) are classified as Data Deficient (DD). In conclusion, the Gesneriaceae family in TWA Sicike-cike exhibits moderate diversity with a clustered distribution pattern, and most species have conservation statuses requiring further attention. Keywords: Gesneriaceae, Diversity, Distribution Pattern, Conservation Status]]>
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