Patthalung Flora

 

Mardelong ( مردلوڠ) 

Phatthalung

Phatthalung (Thai: พัทลุง, pronounced [pʰát̚.tʰā.lūŋ]) is one of the southern provinces(changwat) of Thailand.Neighboring provinces are (from north clockwise) Nakhon Si Thammarat, Songkhla, Satun, and Trang. Phatthalung is essentially a landlocked province, one of the only two in southern Thailand, the other being Yala

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Phatthalung was formerly known as Mardelong (Jawi: مردلوڠ) in Malay, especially during the time when the region came under Malay-Muslim influence.

Phatthalung became one of twelve royal cities during the reign of King Ramathibodi I of the Ayutthaya Kingdom in the 14th century. At the end of the 18th century, King Rama I submitted the city to the Ministry of Defense, which was responsible for all the southern provinces. In 1896, during the administrative reforms of King Chulalongkorn, Phatthalung became part of the Monthon Nakhon Si Thammarat. In 1924, King Rama VI ordered to move the city of Phatthalung to the present-day Khuha SawanSubdistrict.

The province is on the Malay Peninsula. It borders to the east the large and shallow Songkhla Lake, and to the west the Nakhon Si Thammarat mountain range. Khao Pu–Khao Ya National Park is at the border with Trang.Forests cover 628 km² (242 sq mi), or 16.3 percent of the province's area.

Thale Noi Waterbird Park

Exploring “Thale Noi” wetlands in Phatthalung

Thale Noi, also spelled Talay Noi (ทะเลน้อย) is an internationally recognized and protected wetland in Phatthalung province covering more than 400km² and home to thousands of bird species.

Head out on to the sea for approximately 20 minutes to watch the sunrise and observe the iconic Phatthalung fishing platforms known as yok yor yak (ยกยอยักษ์). If you’re lucky, like I was, you’ll be greeted with a breathtaking sunrise! Twisting and turning through the waterways, the scenery is diverse as you pass through large and small, fresh, brackish and saltwater rivers, flooded forests, and lakes scattered with birds and water buffalo.

National park

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In Phatthalung province there is one national park, along with two other national parks, make up region 6 (Songkhla) of Thailand's protected areas. (Visitors in Fiscal year 2024).^[9]

Khao Pu–Khao Ya National Park

694 km2(268 sq mi)

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Wildlife sanctuary

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There are two wildlife sanctuaries in region 6 (Songkhla), of which one is in Phatthalung province.

Khao Banthat Wildlife Sanctuary

1,267 km2(489 sq mi)

Non-hunting areas

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There are a total of seven non-hunting areas in region 6 (Songkhla), of which three are in Phatthalung province.

Thale Luang Non-Hunting Area	600 km2(230 sq mi)
Thale Noi Non-Hunting Area	457 km2(176 sq mi)
Thale Sap Non-Hunting Area	364 km2(141 sq mi)

Khao Pu–Khao Ya National Park

Khao Pu–Khao Ya National Park (Thai:เขาปู่-เขาย่า) is the 42nd national park of Thailand. It spreads across three southern provinces: Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, and Trang.^[1] It was established on May 27, 1982. It is known for its diverse ecosystem and wide range of wildlife; consisting of 162 animal species. It was named by local people "Bha Brommajan" which means "the forest of virginity".

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The park, with an area of 433,750 rai ~ 694 square kilometres (268 sq mi) lies in the Nakhon Si Thammarat Range or Banthat mountain range. Hin Tan Hill is the highest peak of the park at 877 meters above sea level. Approximately 60 percent of the park is covered with tropical rain forest and some areas of the park are covered with evergreen forest. Khao Banthat Wildlife Sanctuary is beside Khao Pu Khao Ya National Park. The center of the park is considered to be the demarcation line, separating Trang and Phatthalung Provinces. The dividing line is a brook, the water source for people who live in both provinces. Khao Pu Khao Ya in Phatthalung Province is the water source of the La Mai, Mai Siab, and Cha-Uat canals which unite with the Pak Panang River. On the other side, in Trang province, Khao Pu Khao Ya is the water source of Lamphu Ra and Lamor canals which join the Trang River.

Gesneriaceae

Gesneriaceae species found in Phatthalung Province, Thailand include Ornithoboea multitorta and Ornithoboea flexuosa. These plants grow mainly in limestone rock crevices in lowland or dry evergreen forests. 

Locations and Habitats

Khao Pu Khao Ya National Park: Located in Si Banphot District, Phatthalung Province, it serves as a primary protected karst limestone habitat for local Gesneriaceae.
Micro-habitat: Found directly on shaded limestone rock crevices and low-elevation forest floors. 

Noteworthy Species

Ornithoboea multitorta: ช่อดาราจักร A sticky herb up to 1.5 meters tall with large leaves and lilac flowers, recorded in Si Banphot. Khao Pu-Khao Ya National Park
Ornithoboea flexuosa: A smaller perennial herb known from limestone areas in Peninsular Thailand including Phatthalung. 






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Provincial government

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Phatthalung is divided into 11 districts (amphoes). The districts are further divided into 65 subdistricts (tambons) and 626 villages (mubans).

Map of 11 districts	Number	Name	Thai	Malay	Jawi
	1	Mueang Phatthalung	เมืองพัทลุง	Bandaraya Mardelong	بنداراي ماردلوڠ
	2	Kong Ra	กงหรา	Tiang Katung Ria	تياڠ کاتوڠ ريا
	3	Khao Chaison	เขาชัยสน	Gunung Sanubar Jaya	ڬونوڠ صنوبر جاي
	4	Tamot	ตะโหมด	Toh Mod	توه مود
	5	Khuan Khanun	ควนขนุน	Bukit Nangka	بوكيت نڠك
	6	Pak Phayun	ปากพะยูน	Daksina	دقسينا
	7	Si Banphot	ศรีบรรพต	Seri Ancala	سري انچال
	8	Pa Bon	ป่าบอน	Hutan Keladi	هوتن كلادي
	9	Bang Kaeo	บางแก้ว	Kampung Permata	كامڤوڠ ڤرمات
	10	Pa Phayom	ป่าพะยอม	Hutan Meranti Temak Nipis	هوتن مرنتي تماق نيڤيس
	11	Srinagarindra	ศรีนครินทร์	Seri Inderapura	سري ايندراڤورا