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Heni Refdiana
Program Studi Pendidikan Biologi, Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam, Universitas Negeri Malang, Jalan Semarang Nomor 5, Malang, Jawa Timur 65145, Indonesia
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Studi Etnobotani Tumbuhan Anti-Penyakit Kulit dalam Sistem Pengobatan Tradisional Masyarakat Desa Jeruk Purut, Pasuruan Dewi Sofiatul Laili; Heni Refdiana; Najwa Rofisa Amelia; Fahrul Ghani Muhaimin; Karin Anindita Widya Pitaloka; Susriyati Mahanal
Biocaster : Jurnal Kajian Biologi Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): January
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/biocaster.v6i1.880

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This study aims to document and preserve local knowledge about the use of medicinal plants for skin diseases used by the community of Jeruk Purut Village, Pasuruan Regency. The research method used is a qualitative descriptive approach. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation. Key informants were determined using purposive sampling, followed by snowball sampling to expand information from additional informants. The data were analyzed descriptively through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of the study identified 14 plant species from 11 families used by the community to treat skin diseases, including acne, tinea versicolor, dermatitis, scabies, and ringworm. Leaves are the most widely used part of the plant due to their secondary metabolite content, which is effective as an antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory agent. Processing is done traditionally through pounding, boiling, cutting, grating, or heating, and applied by rubbing, sticking, compressing, or drinking. The conservation status of most species is classified as Not Evaluated, indicating limited data and the need for further research as a basis for assessing extinction risk. These findings emphasize the importance of preserving local knowledge and the need for further research to ensure the sustainable use of medicinal plants.
Napas Hijau Gunung Kawi : Etnobotani Tumbuhan dalam Ritual dan Pengobatan Tradisional Masyarakat Sekitar Desa Balesari Baqtiar Rizki Romadhon; Fanda Vebriani; Pranadya Ananta Lesta Zaen; Salma Aulia Putri; Fahrul Ghani Muhaimin; Ayu Chandra Mustikasari; Nafi’ Windy Kharisma; Syifa Nabila Firdausya; Heni Refdiana; Anas Bagaskara Witanto; Susriyati Mahanal
Biocaster : Jurnal Kajian Biologi Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/biocaster.v6i2.1222

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This research is motivated by the lack of documentation of the use of ritual plants and traditional medicine by the Balesari village community, which is threatened with extinction due to modernization. In addition, it aims to identify and document the diversity of ritual plants and traditional medicine of the Balesari village community and analyze quantitative ethnobotanical indexes based on local knowledge, which contributes to the preservation of local knowledge, community adaptation to the environment, and strengthening biocultural resilience as a basis for sustainable conservation and development of traditional medicine. The research method used is a mixed method with an exploratory sequential design. Qualitative data were collected through interviews with the palace caretaker as a key informant and the palace area manager as an additional informant. Quantitative data were obtained through questionnaires to 92 Balesari village residents. Informants were selected through purposive sampling techniques followed by snowball sampling and qualitative and quantitative descriptive analyses were conducted using the ICF, RFC, and SUV indices. The results of the study identified 20 plant species from 12 families with a dominant Zingiberaceae that are used to treat diseases such as coughs, fever, worms, and to tighten the feminine area. The most frequently used plant parts are leaves with a PPUV value of 46.5% and rhizomes at 34.7%. Utilization of plant parts is carried out through boiling, grinding, or a combination of both. The ethnobotanical index shows a high consensus (ICF 0.75-1.00), the highest frequency of mention for Zingiber officinale and Kaempferia galanga (RFC=1), and the highest use value for Zingiber officinale (SUV=1.74) and the Moringaceae family (FUV=1.43). This reflects the strong local knowledge of the Balesari Village community in utilizing a diversity of ritual and health plants. This practice demonstrates the community's adaptation to environmental conditions in strengthening biocultural resilience through the transmission of traditional knowledge from generation to generation.
Dari Ladang ke Meja Makan : Kajian Etnobotani Tumbuhan Pangan Lokal di Desa Gunungronggo Kabupaten Malang Ananda Rifta Anastasya; Rindang Sike Nurindra Jati; Fahrul Ghani Muhaimin; Ayu Chandra Mustikasari; Nafi’ Windy Kharisma; Syifa Nabila Firdausya; Heni Refdiana; Anas Bagaskara Witanto; Susriyati Mahanal
Biocaster : Jurnal Kajian Biologi Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/biocaster.v6i2.1225

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Local food plants play an important role in supporting food security and the sustainable utilization of biological resources at the community level. However, information regarding the types and utilization patterns based on local knowledge is still limited, particularly in Gunungronggo Village. This study aims to identify the types of local food plants and analyze their utilization patterns using an ethnobotanical approach. The method used was a mixed-method (qualitative–quantitative) with an exploratory sequential design. Qualitative data were obtained through interviews with informants selected using purposive and snowball sampling techniques, while quantitative data were collected from 92 respondents through questionnaires. The results showed that there were 24 species of food plants utilized, consisting of various growth forms dominated by herbs, trees, lianas, and shrubs. The highest Informant Consensus Factor (ICF) value of 0.99 indicates a strong agreement among the community regarding the use of plants as sources of carbohydrates and vegetables. The Relative Frequency of Citation (RFC) showed the highest value of 1 for Colocasia esculenta, Oryza sativa, Zea mays, Musa sp., Carica papaya, Ipomoea aquatica, Ipomoea batatas, and Capsicum annuum. The highest Species Use Value (SUV) was found in Musa sp. with a value of 2.54. The family Musaceae had the highest Family Use Value (FUV) of 2.54, while the most utilized plant part was fruit (60.4%). The highest Fidelity Level (FL) value was found in Carica papaya, Durio zibethinus, Persea americana, Selenicereus undatus, Lansium domesticum, and Psidium guajava (100%), indicating high specificity of use. This study concludes that the utilization of local food plants in Gunungronggo Village is diverse, structured, and supported by strong local knowledge.
Keanekaragaman Tumbuhan Ritual dalam Tradisi Megengan : Kajian Etnobotani di Kampung Budaya Polowijen Kota Malang Windi Rahmawati; Nabila Khikmaturrosyida; Cahya Silvika Ramadhina; Fahrul Ghani Muhaimin; Ayu Chandra Mustikasari; Nafi’ Windy Kharisma; Syifa Nabila Firdausya; Heni Refdiana; Anas Bagaskara Witanto; Susriyati Mahanal
Biocaster : Jurnal Kajian Biologi Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/biocaster.v6i2.1248

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Megengan is a ritual of gratitude and communal prayer practiced by the Javanese community, utilizing various plant species as the main components in the cultural procession to welcome the holy month of Ramadan. This study aims to identify, analyze, and document the plant species used, their utilization, symbolic meanings, as well as conservation efforts within the Megengan tradition in Kampung Budaya Polowijen. This research employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive-exploratory method. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation involving traditional leaders and practitioners of the Megengan tradition. Key informants were determined using purposive sampling, which was then expanded through snowball sampling to obtain additional sources of information. Data were analyzed descriptively through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that there are 12 plant species from 11 families utilized in the Megengan ritual procession, with plant parts used including flowers, leaves, fruits, seeds, and rhizomes. These plants serve both practical functions and philosophical meanings as spiritual and social symbols. Conservation efforts are reflected in the sources of the plants, which are mostly obtained from community cultivation. The conservation status of the identified species is largely categorized as not evaluated (50%), indicating that these species have not yet been scientifically assessed by official conservation institutions, thus further research is needed to support the preservation of biocultural knowledge. These findings highlight the role of the Megengan tradition in preserving ethnobotanical knowledge and maintaining harmony between the community and the environment.
Kajian Etnobotani Tumbuhan Ritual dalam Tradisi Kenduren Jagad : Eksplorasi Kearifan Lokal Masyarakat Andonosari, Pasuruan Syvangi Dwi Pramudya; Evi Sintia Nuramalia; Johanna Kartika Adventina P. Dasuha; Fahrul Ghani Muhaimin; Syifa Nabila Firdausya; Heni Refdiana; Anas Bagaskara Witanto; Ayu Chandra Mustikasari; Nafi’ Windy Kharisma; Susriyati Mahanal
Biocaster : Jurnal Kajian Biologi Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/biocaster.v6i2.1261

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This study examines the use of plants in the Kenduren Jagad tradition in Andonosari Village, Pasuruan Regency as a form of community ethnobotanical practice. The method used is descriptive qualitative through interviews, observation, and documentation, with the determination of informants by purposive and snowball sampling and interactive model data analysis. The results of the study identified 23 plant species from 14 families, with a dominant herbaceous habitus (52%) compared to shrubs (48%). The use of plants is divided into three main patterns, namely as tumpeng food ingredients, ancak decorations, and symbolic in ritual processions. Plants used as food ingredients include broccoli, bean sprouts, and carrots, while most other types are used as ancak decorations to beautify the ritual appearance based on variations in shape and color. Symbolically, plants represent the values ​​of gratitude, prosperity, and balance in community life. Plant parts used include flowers, fruits, leaves, tubers, seeds, and pods, with the dominance of fruit and leaf organs. All plants are obtained through local cultivation with a relatively safe conservation status (least concern and not evaluated), so as not to put pressure on wild natural resources. This pattern demonstrates the close relationship between cultural practices and locally based biological resource management. Thus, the Kenduren Jagad tradition serves as a model for biocultural conservation that not only preserves biodiversity but also maintains the sustainability of the community's ethnobotanical knowledge.
Kajian Etnobotani Pemanfaatan Tumbuhan dalam Praktik Ritual Mecaru di Candi Singosari Kabupaten Malang Auliya Maulida Kasana; Senja Dewi Farahita; Zidni Nafi’atul Ilma; Fahrul Ghani Muhaimin; Nafi’ Windy Kharisma; Syifa Nabila Firdausya; Heni Refdiana; Anas Bagaskara Witanto; Ayu Chandra Mustikasari; Susriyati Mahanal
Biocaster : Jurnal Kajian Biologi Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/biocaster.v6i2.1277

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The use of plants in the Mecaru ritual at Singosari Temple represents an important aspect of local wisdom that is at risk of decline due to limited scientific documentation and the influence of modernization. This study aims to document and examine local community knowledge regarding the use of plants in the Mecaru ritual at Singosari Temple, Malang Regency. The research employed a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collected through observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation. Informants were selected purposively and expanded using the snowball sampling technique. The results revealed that 11 plant species belonging to 9 families were utilized, with various growth forms including trees, herbs, shrubs, and bushes. The most commonly used plant parts were flowers, followed by leaves and fruits, with most of them used in fresh condition. These plants hold philosophical meanings related to spiritual values, symbols of purity, and expressions of gratitude in community life. In general, the conservation status of these plants has not been widely identified; however, the practice of utilizing local plants reflects efforts toward the sustainable use of resources. These findings highlight the important role of the Mecaru ritual in preserving local wisdom, strengthening ethnobotanical studies, and supporting cultural and environmental sustainability.
Mengungkap Kekayaan Etnobotani: Pemanfaatan Tumbuhan Obat dalam Jamu Legendaris di Kampung Jamu Kromengan Kabupaten Malang Celena Qonitah; Mochamad Ringga Febriansyah; Natasya Aurellya Putri; Fahrul Ghani Muhaimin; Heni Refdiana; Anas Bagaskara Witanto; Ayu Chandra Mustikasari; Nafi’ Windy Kharisma; Syifa Nabila Firdausya; Susriyati Mahanal
Biocaster : Jurnal Kajian Biologi Vol. 6 No. 3 (2026): July
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/biocaster.v6i3.1369

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Traditional knowledge regarding the utilization of medicinal plants as ingredients for traditional herbal medicine (jamu) in Karangrejo Village, Kampung Jamu Kromengan, represents a form of local wisdom that is still maintained by the community. This study aimed to identify the diversity of medicinal plants and analyze their utilization levels based on quantitative ethnobotanical indices. The research employed a mixed-method approach with an exploratory sequential design through interviews, observations, documentation, and questionnaire surveys. The results revealed 12 species of medicinal plants belonging to 6 families, with the Zingiberaceae family dominating (7 species). Rhizomes were the most frequently utilized plant part, with a PPUV value of 48.8%, indicating the community’s high reliance on rhizomatous plants in jamu preparation. The highest ICF value (0.97) in the categories of relieving muscle aches and increasing appetite indicated a strong level of community agreement regarding the use of certain plants for these health conditions. The highest RFC values were found in kencur and rice, the highest SUV in turmeric, the highest FUV in the Zingiberaceae family, and the highest FL in temulawak for increasing appetite, indicating that plants from the Zingiberaceae family have high utilization, trust, and ethnobotanical importance in traditional jamu practices. In conclusion, jamu practices in Karangrejo Village are dominated by the use of rhizomatous plants, which play an important role in traditional medicine and reflect the strong local knowledge of the community regarding the use of medicinal plants.
Kajian Etnobotani Pemanfaatan Tumbuhan Obat untuk Gangguan Pencernaan di Desa Srimulyo, Malang Niken Ayu Azzahra; Nayla Salsabilah Ramadhani; Diah Ayu Ramadani; Robiatun Mofarrohah; Fahrul Ghani Muhaimin; Syifa Nabila Firdausya; Heni Refdiana; Anas Bagaskara Witanto; Ayu Chandra Mustikasari; Nafi’ Windy Kharisma; Susriyati Mahanal
Biocaster : Jurnal Kajian Biologi Vol. 6 No. 3 (2026): July
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/biocaster.v6i3.1380

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The purpose of this study was to identify and document the diversity of medicinal plants used by the people of Srimulyo Village, Dampit District, Malang Regency, which is still on the slopes of Mount Semeru. This study used a mixed method with a sequential exploratory design. Qualitative data were obtained through interviews with key informants and additional informants, while quantitative data were obtained through questionnaires to 98 respondents. Informants were selected using purposive sampling and snowball sampling which were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively using the Informant Consensus Factor (ICF) index, Relative Frequency of Citation (RFC), Use Value (UV) analyzed from Species Use Value (SUV), Plant Part Use Value (PPUV) and Family Use Value (FUV), as well as Fidelity Level (FL). The results of the study identified 15 plant species from 10 families used to treat digestive disorders, with the dominant family Zingiberaceae (FUV=2.27) and the highest use value in Zingiber officinale (SUV=1.23). Leaves are the most widely used part of the plant (35.14%), generally through boiling. The ethnobotanical index shows a high consensus of use in typhoid fever (ICF=1.00) and constipation (ICF=0.98), with Psidium guajava as the most frequently mentioned species (RFC=0.78). Several species such as Musa sp., Cymbopogon citratus, Colocasia esculenta, Carica papaya, Piper retrofractum, and Strobilanthes crispus show absolute specificity of use (FL=100%). This ethnobotanical data directly contributes to local knowledge conservation efforts while strengthening the biocultural resilience of communities in adapting to the environment on the slopes of Mount Semeru from generation to generation.
Memanggil Arwah Leluhur dalam Legenda Arjowilangun: Kajian Etnobotani Tumbuhan Ritual pada Tradisi Leang-Leong Syarifatun Nafisah; Khofifah Dwi Rahmawati; Safinatin Najah; Dwi Ainun Najah; Fahrul Ghani Muhaimin; Anas Bagaskara Witanto; Ayu Chandra Mustikasari; Nafi’ Windy Kharisma; Syifa Nabila Firdausya; Heni Refdiana; Susriyati Mahanal
Biocaster : Jurnal Kajian Biologi Vol. 6 No. 3 (2026): July
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/biocaster.v6i3.1391

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This study aims to document and preserve the local knowledge of the Arjowilangun community, in Malang Regency, East Java, regarding the use of plants in the Leang-Leong tradition. The methodology employed is qualitative descriptive, with data collection techniques including interviews with key informants identified through purposive sampling (traditional leaders), as well as additional informants identified through snowball sampling. Observations were conducted to verify the use of plants in the Leang-Leong ritual, and document analysis was used to support secondary data. Data analysis was carried out in three stages: data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study indicate that there are 14 plant species from 11 families utilised in the Leang-Leong tradition. Kembang setaman is the most commonly used plant species. Each plant holds a distinct philosophical meaning, reflecting the rationale for its use in each ritual. The conservation status of most plants is classified as Least Concern, indicating that their populations remain stable, although community conservation efforts have not yet been fully optimised. The utilisation of various plants within this tradition reflects the close relationship between humans and nature.
Menjaga Warisan Pengetahuan Tradisional: Kajian Etnobotani Tumbuhan Obat Keluarga (TOGA) di Desa Sekarpuro Kabupaten Malang Nabila Aurelia Pramudita; Fanny Maulidiya Widjayanti; Ajeng Diah Rahmindianti; Fahrul Ghani Muhaimin; Heni Refdiana; Anas Bagaskara Witanto; Ayu Chandra Mustikasari; Nafi’ Windy Kharisma; Syifa Nabila Firdausya; Susriyati Mahanal
Biocaster : Jurnal Kajian Biologi Vol. 6 No. 3 (2026): July
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/biocaster.v6i3.1395

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Community knowledge about Family Medicinal Plants (TOGA) is an important part of local wisdom that plays a role in maintaining health independently, but has not been optimally documented and shows variations in the level of utilization. This study aims to identify TOGA diversity and analyze its utilization patterns in Sekarpuro Village, Malang Regency. The study used a mixed methods approach with an exploratory sequential design through interviews, observations, documentation, and questionnaires to the community who cultivate and utilize TOGA. Determination of informants and respondents was carried out using purposive sampling and snowball sampling techniques. Data were analyzed qualitatively by referring to the stages of Miles & Huberman, then quantitatively using the ethnobotanical index. The results showed that there were 33 species of medicinal plants from 25 families utilized by the community. The highest Informant Consensus Factor (ICF) value was found in wound diseases (0.90), while Pandanus amaryllifolius had the highest Relative Frequency of Citation (RFC) and Species Use Value (SUV) values, namely 0.46 and 0.98, respectively. The Pandanaceae family demonstrated the highest Family Use Value (FUV) of 0.98. Leaves are the most widely utilized plant part, with a Plant Part Use Value (PPUV) of 50.11%. The Fidelity Level (FL) index is used to assess community tendencies in using a particular plant species to treat specific ailments. The use of traditional medicinal plants (TOGA) in Sekarpuro Village reflects the strong role of local knowledge in supporting traditional healing practices and demonstrates the potential for development, particularly in underutilized plants.
Co-Authors Ajeng Diah Rahmindianti Aliyatul Karimah Ananda Rifta Anastasya Anas Bagaskara Witanto Anis Ferlina Nur Aini Aqila Zahrotul Firdausiyah Arni Tri Habsari Arum Maqfiroh Aulia Triana Devi Auliya Maulida Kasana Ayu Chandra Mustikasari Baqtiar Rizki Romadhon Bilqis Marella Putri Ramadhani Cahya Silvika Ramadhina Celena Qonitah Dewi Sofiatul Laili Diah Ayu Ramadani Dwi Ainun Najah Evi Sintia Nuramalia Fahrul Ghani Muhaimin Fanda Vebriani Fanny Maulidiya Widjayanti Fashya Auliyya Putri Yuswanda Johanna Kartika Adventina P. Dasuha Karin Anindita Widya Pitaloka Khofifah Dwi Rahmawati Mochamad Ringga Febriansyah Muhammad Dul Firdaus Nabila Aurelia Pramudita Nabila Khikmaturrosyida Nafi’ Windy Kharisma Najwa Rofisa Amelia Natasya Aurellya Putri Nayla Salsabilah Ramadhani Niken Ayu Azzahra Novalia Ramadhani Setyono Pranadya Ananta Lesta Zaen Rindang Sike Nurindra Jati Robiatun Mofarrohah Safinatin Najah Salma Aulia Putri Senja Dewi Farahita Sururin Masfufah Susriyati Mahanal Syarifatun Nafisah Syifa Nabila Firdausya Syvangi Dwi Pramudya Windi Rahmawati Zidni Nafi’atul Ilma