<![CDATA[Agustin, A., Pratiwi, M., Aritonang, A. G. A., & Harun, U. M. (2025). Potential of Wild Plants as Biopharmaca Crops of Cocoa Plantations in Dray Land. In: Herlinda S et al. (Eds.), Prosiding Seminar Nasional Lahan Suboptimal ke-13 Tahun 2025, Palembangg 20 Oktober 2025. (pp. x–y). Palembang: Penerbit & Percetakan Universitas Sriwijaya (UNSRI).Cocoa plantations form microhabitats that benefit various species of wild plants in their agroecosystems. The cocoa plantation in Bamasco Village, Musi Rawas Regency, has a biodiversity of wild plants, including weeds. The weeds found there have the potential to be used as raw materials for medicine. To identify the types and availability of medicinal plants (biopharmaceuticals), research was conducted from July to August 2025. The research was carried out in stages, namely a survey of weed types in cocoa plantations, with coordinates 3.09079546S 103.0748104 E. Screening of the phytopharmaceutical potential of weeds was carried out, followed by screening of specific phytopharmaceuticals. Based on the survey, it was found that there were 36 species of weeds in the area, and 20 species had the potential to be used as biopharmaceutical plants. The phytopharmaceutical group originated from broad leaves (Ageratum conyzoides, Rauvolfa serpentina, Caryota mitis, and Psychotria virdiflora) and narrow leaves (Asystasia gangetica and Phylanlantus urinaria L.). Based on the families found, these include Asteraceae, Melastomaceae, Acanthaceae, Amaranthacea, Arecaceae, Rubiaceae, Solanaceae, Polypodiaceae, Combretaceae, Lauraceae, Ericaceae, Phyllanthacea, Vitaceae, and Apocynaceae. The dominant biopharmaca compounds found there are Senggani (Melastoma Candidum) and Senduduk (Melastoma Malabathricum). Furthermore, the biopharmaca found include Melastoma Candidum, Phyllantus urinaria L., Ageratum conyzoides, and Chromolaena odorata L., which serve as alternative treatments for chronic diseases such as anti-cytotoxic cancer cells, kidney failure, antidiabetes, and antihypertension.]]>
