Revealing the Tree Species Diversity within Koto Mahligai Temple Ruin, Muaro Jambi

Koto Mahligai Temple is a cultural heritage site in the Muaro Jambi Regency. Environmental disturbances, especially plant-related ones, are rare at this precious shrine. As result, plant diversity still sustained. The research aimed to evaluate and general vegetation condition Temple. method used was comprehensive inventory approach, focusing on woody plants through census sampling method. Vital data were meticulously collected for each tree, including height, diameter, morphological characteristics. result found 246 trees from 26 species vicinity, native introduced species. Local that infrequently seen urban areas, such as Bouea macrophylla, Canthiumera robusta, Dillenia sumatrana, Flacourtia rukam, Semecarpus heterophyllus, among these suggested could be well developed into public stakeholders interested studying Regency, owing variety distinctiveness of its plants. Furthermore, significance tied Temple, which attracts tourists. study emphasizes need future strategies harmonize preservation, archaeological exploration, temple restoration efforts. Keywords: diversity, enigmatic species, Mahligai, plant, Sumatra