Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu Kehutanan
Vol 6, No 2 (2022)

Ethnobotany of Kepuh (Sterculia foetida L.) Samawa Ethnic Communities in Sumbawa Regency, West Nusa Tenggara

Arya Arismaya Metananda (Department of Forestry, Riau University)
Ervizal AM Zuhud (Unknown)
Agus Hikmat (Unknown)
Nurul Qomar (Unknown)
Defri Yoza (Unknown)
Niskan Walid Masruri (Unknown)
Viny Volcherina Darlis (Unknown)

Article Info

Publish Date
30 Nov 2022

Abstract

Kepuh is multipurpose plant which began endangered. Information on ethnobotanical studies or knowledge and use of this species is still limited. This research is structured to answer this problem. By using the method of interviewing community leaders in Sumbawa, this study found that local wisdom related to kepuh is quite diverse. Good knowledge as well as the use of kepuh found among others for food, medicine, bio-fuel, jewelry, building materials, traditional ceremonies, handicrafts, traditional games, and environmental services. Information on the benefits of kepuh should be disseminated. It is hoped that the ethnobotanical study of kepuh can be a good start to support kepuh conservation in the future.

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Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu Kehutanan
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JIIK

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Universitas Riau

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Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Environmental Science

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JIIK: Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu Kehutanan [ ISSN 2579-5929 (online) ] is a peer-reviewed journal on forestry and environment. The journal is intended to provide academic forums for researchers who are interested in the discussion of current and future issues on forestry and environment. All articles will be ...