Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 2 Documents
Search

Mangrove Biodiversity In Tatengesan Village, Pusomaen District, Southeast Minahasa Nofia Poluan; Helen Joan Lawalata; Wiesye Maya Selfia Nangoy; Meity Neltje Tanor; Rievo Handry Djarang
Advances in Tropical Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences Vol. 8 No. 1 (2024): February 2024: Pages 1-57
Publisher : Institute for Research and Community Services Udayana University (LP2M Universitas Udayana)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24843/ATBES.2024.v08.i01.p10

Abstract

Mangrove forest is a type of forest that grows in coastal areas and river estuaries and has three functions, namely ecological, social, and economic functions. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of diversity of mangrove species in Tatengesan Village, Pusomaen District, Southeast Minahasa Regency. Observations were made on a transect with a size of 50 x 25 m consisting of 4 plots. Mangrove sampling was carried out using a plot with a size of 10 x 7 m, using a purposive sampling method. Ecological index analysis includes species diversity, uniformity, and dominance. There are 7 mangrove species namely Bruguiera gymnnorhiza, Rhizophora mangle, Kandelia obovata, Avicennia marina, Rhizophora mucronata, Languncularia racemose, and Ceriops tagal. The species diversity index at the biological level is low.
Identification and Utilization of Medicinal Plants in West Wangurer Village, Madidir District, Bitung City, North Sulawesi Enjel Larega; Meity Neltje Tanor; Helen Joan Lawalata; Orbanus Naharia; Danny Christian Posumah
Advances in Tropical Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024): June 2024: Pages 58-118
Publisher : Institute for Research and Community Services Udayana University (LP2M Universitas Udayana)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24843/ATBES.2024.v08.i02.p02

Abstract

In Indonesia, around 9,600 plant species contain compounds or active ingredients with medicinal properties that people can use for traditional medicine because they are natural compared to modern medicine. Medicinal plants are found in many habitats, however, due to developments in the times, people are increasingly using modern medicine, so it is feared that the introduction of medicinal plants will become extinct. This research aims to identify medicinal plants in West Wangurer Village, Bitung City, and how to use them. The research was conducted in March-April 2023 using an exploratory descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Medicinal plant sampling used a purposive sampling method and data on the use of medicinal plants was obtained from interviews with the community. The research results obtained 30 species of medicinal plants used by the community as medicinal ingredients in West Wangurer Village, Madidir District, Bitung City, North Sulawesi. This medicinal plant is used for various diseases such as fever, hypertension, diabetes, diarrhea, digestive disorders, and others.