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The Diversity of Epiphytic Wild Orchids in Mallawa Resort Area of Bantimurung Bulusaraung National Park, South Sulawesi, Indonesia Hiola, St. Fatmah; Dirawan, Gufran D; Caronge, Muhammad Wiharto
Journal of Tropical Crop Science Vol 2 No 2 (2015): Journal of Tropical Crop Science
Publisher : Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, IPB University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (277.316 KB) | DOI: 10.29244/jtcs.2.2.28-33

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This research aims to report the diversity of epiphytic wild orchids in Mallawa Resort area of Bantimurung Bulusaraung National Park (BBNP), South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Exploration methods were used in this study to search and record epiphyticwild orchids in this area. The technique of data collection comprised taking pictures with a digital camera for documentation and collecting specimens of wild orchids that were unidentified at the site. The identification of orchid species was conducted by matching the morphology and characterization of epiphytic wild orchids with appropriate photographs showing details to enable identification. The results of the study showed that there were 36 species of epiphytic wild orchids to be found in the study area. The identification to species level included 10 species, there were 17 specimens that were identified to genus level, and seven specimens remained unidentified. Sympodial type orchids dominated the suite of native orchids, with 23 species.Keyword: epiphytes, Mallawa Resort, Bantimurung Bulusaraung National Park, wild orchids
Study on Medicinal Plants Used by the Ethnic Mamuju in West Sulawesi, Indonesia Syamsiah, Syamsiah; Hiola, Siti Fatmah; Mu’nisa, Andi; Jumadi, Oslan
Journal of Tropical Crop Science Vol 3 No 2 (2016): Journal of Tropical Crop Science
Publisher : Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, IPB University

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Indonesia is known as a country with very high biodiversity, within which are potential medicinal plants that have not been fully explored or utilized. The potential of this natural biodiversity for the health and welfare of  the Indonesian  community  is regarded as high, if it is properly utilized. An example of the potential benefits of these plants is reflected in the types of traditional medicinal plants used by the Mamuju ethnic in West Sulawesi. This research aims to describe the types of plants used as traditional medicines by the Mamuju ethnic group. The study is based on descriptive approach that used a combination of observations, interviews and taxonomy.  The results of the study revealed that there are 31 species of medicinal plants used as sources of traditional medicine by the Mamuju ethnic group, of which there are 33 medical herbs used for the treatment of 31 kinds of diseases. The health issues that are addressed through the use of medicinal plants include the treatment of some types of internal diseases, including cysts, cancer, tumors, high blood pressure, ulcers and diabetes; disease symptoms such as itching, swelling, myopic, new injuries and infections. Some traditional medicines are used in relation to onset of menstruation, and postpartum treatment. The plant components that are used for medicinal purposes include roots, stems, stem bark, leaves, flowers, fruit, seeds, rhizomes and tubers. However, the predominant plant component used for medicinal purposes is plant leaves.
Co-Authors A. Irma Suryani A. Mushawwir Taiyeb, A. Mushawwir Abd Muis Abd. Muis Abdul Muis Adnan Adnan Adnan Adnan Ahmad, Muh. Ihsan Said Alimuddin Ali Alvina Yulianti Tan Andi Akram Nur Rizal Andi Baso Kaswar Andi Baso Kaswar Andi Faridah Arsal Andi Faridah Arsal Andi Irna Lestari Husni Andi Irna Lestari Husni Andi Mu’nisa Arifah Novia Arifin, Arifah Novia Aris Baharuddin Arlinda Puspita Sari Army Auliah Arsad Bahri Asham Bin Jamaluddin Aulya, Rezky Delviany Delviany Dirawan, Gufran D Erma Suryani Sahabuddin Erwinda Erwinda Faizal Amir Firdaus Daud Gufran D. Dirawan, Gufran D. Hajerah Halifah Pagarra Hartati Hartono Hasan Basri Hasmawaty, Hasmawaty Herlina Rante Hilda Karim Hilmiah, Hilmiah Idris, Irma Suryani Istiqamah, I. Junda, Muh Juniarti, Nurinsan Lodang, Hamka Lukman Amir Lukman Amir Mithen Lululangi Mithen, Mithen Muhammad Ihsan Said Ahmad Muhammad Shaleh R. Fakaubun Muhammad Wiharto Muhiddin Palennari Muis, Sahribulan Mushawwir Taiyeb Mutmainna, Andi Mutia Nani Kurnia Nur Aina Nur Anny Suryaningsih Taufieq Nurhayati B Nurhayati B. Nurhayati Nurhayati Nurlita pertiwi, Nurlita Oslan Jumadi Patongai, Dian Dwi Putri Ulan Sari Putra, Nur Astaman Putri Humaira Salsabila Putri Ulan S, Dian Dwi Rachmawaty Rachmawaty, Rachmawaty Rosdiana Ngitung Sahribulan Sahribulan Sahribulan, Sahribulan Saparuddin Saparuddin St. Satiah, St. Satiah Sumarni Sumarni Surahman Nur Surahman Nur, Surahman Syahdan, Ulil Ardi Syamsiah Syamsiah Syamsiah, Syamsiah Syamsuardi Saodi Syawaluddin, Ahmad Taiyeb A. Mushawwir Todingan, Ajeng Klarica Wiharto, Muh. Yuliani Dewi Yusminah Hala Yusuf, Yusnaeni