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Local Wisdom in Traditional Medicinal Plant Utilization: An Ethnobotanical Study in Sonraen Village, Kupang Regency Nur Aini Bunyani; Eleonora A.P Hija; Abdonia Finmeta; Nardi Leo
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 12 No 6 (2026)
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jppipa.v12i6.15421

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This study aimed to document the diversity of traditional medicinal plants, plant parts used, preparation methods, and their medicinal applications by the community of Sonraen Village, Amarasi Selatan District, Kupang Regency, Indonesia. A descriptive ethnobotanical approach was employed through field observations, semi-structured interviews, documentation, and exploratory surveys involving knowledgeable local informants. A total of 51 medicinal plant species were recorded. Leaves were the most frequently used plant part, followed by rhizomes, stems, shoots, roots, bark, flowers, fruits, and seeds. Boiling was the predominant preparation method, while pounding, brewing, and direct application were also commonly practiced. The species with the highest citation values included Chromolaena odorata, Phyllanthus niruri, Curcuma longa, and Annona squamosa. These plants were primarily used to treat gastrointestinal disorders, hypertension, kidney disease, diabetes, malaria, wounds, and skin diseases. The findings demonstrate that traditional medicinal knowledge remains well preserved within the Sonraen community. This study provides baseline ethnobotanical data that support biodiversity conservation, preservation of indigenous knowledge, and future pharmacological investigations of medicinal plant species with high local use values.
Ethnobotanical Study of Forest Tuber Plants as Local Food Resources in Sonraen, Indonesia Nur Aini Bunyani; Olivia Jihan Stifani Bait; Maya F. Roman
Jurnal Biologi Tropis Vol. 26 No. 3 (2026): Juli - September
Publisher : Biology Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Mataram, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jbt.v26i3.12770

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Forest tuber plants are important non-timber forest products that contribute to local food security and the preservation of traditional knowledge in rural communities. However, the use of these indigenous food resources has declined due to changing dietary patterns and limited documentation of ethnobotanical knowledge. This study aimed to identify forest tuber species used as local food resources and describe their traditional processing practices in Sonraen Village, South Amarasi District, Kupang Regency, Indonesia. The research was conducted from 1–28 February 2026 using a descriptive ethnobotanical approach. Data were collected through field observations, exploration surveys, semi-structured interviews, documentation, and plant specimen identification. Five forest tuber species were identified: Dioscorea esculenta L., Colocasia esculenta L., Canna edulis Kerr (red and white varieties), and Dioscorea alata L. Dioscorea esculenta, Colocasia esculenta, and Dioscorea alata showed the highest citation frequency (20%), whereas white Canna edulis had the lowest (8%). Community knowledge of forest tuber utilization was categorized as good and has been transmitted across generations as part of local wisdom. Traditional processing includes washing, peeling, cutting, and boiling the tubers over wood-fired stoves before consumption as staple foods or rice substitutes. These findings demonstrate the potential of forest tubers as alternative local food resources and provide baseline data for developing food diversification programs based on local wisdom, while supporting biodiversity conservation and the sustainable management of non-timber forest products. Further studies on nutritional composition, cultivation, and value-added processing are recommended to promote their broader utilization.
Effectiveness of Type M1 AMF Inoculum and Host Plant Species on the Growth of Sandalwood (Santalum album Linn.) Seedlings Abdonia Finmeta; Davik Eliaser Taneo; Nur Aini Bunyani; Eka Citra.G. Kerihi
Jurnal Biologi Tropis Vol. 26 No. 3 (2026): Juli - September
Publisher : Biology Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Mataram, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jbt.v26i3.12918

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The successful establishment of sandalwood (Santalum album L.) in the degraded dry savanna of East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, remains limited because young seedlings often fail to adapt to marginal soil conditions and seasonal water scarcity. This study evaluated the effects of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) inoculum (type M1) and different host plant species on the growth of sandalwood seedlings during the nursery stage. The experiment employed a completely randomized split-plot design with two AMF treatments (without AMF and AMF type M1) and four host plant treatments (without host, chili, mung bean, and Leucaena). Growth performance was assessed based on plant height, stem diameter, and leaf number. The results showed that both AMF inoculation and host plant species significantly affected all measured growth parameters. The combination of AMF type M1 and mung bean as the host plant produced the highest growth, with plant height of 14.09 cm, stem diameter of 2.26 mm, and 19.20 leaves per seedling. These findings indicate that the symbiotic association between AMF and an appropriate host plant enhances nutrient and water uptake, thereby supporting seedling growth under nursery conditions. The study demonstrates that integrating AMF type M1 with mung bean as a host plant is a promising strategy to improve sandalwood seedling quality and may contribute to more successful establishment in dryland restoration and reforestation programs.