Impact of climate change on distribution of Elastostema (Urticaceae) in Indonesia

Elatostema (Urticaceae) is a large herbaceous genus that is widely distributed throughout tropical, subtropical and sub-temperate regions, with a major centre of diversity in the Indonesian Archipelago. The projected climatic changes resulting from global warming are predicted to result in major species extinctions. This paper considers the impact of climate change and anthropological pressures on the future distribution of Elatostema in Indonesia showing that simple bioclimatic modeling tools can indicate areas where the loss of suitable habitat is likely to occur because of the adverse affect of predicted climate change. Prosiding Konservasi Flora Indonesia dalam Mengatasi Dampak Pemanasan Global. Bali, 14 Juli 2009. Kebun Raya Eka Karya Bali. hal. 31-39