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Kajian Etnobotani Tanaman Pepaya (Carica papaya L.) di Díli, Timor-Leste Pinto, Alice
Berkala Ilmiah Biologi Vol 15 No 1 (2024)
Publisher : Fakultas Biologi Universitas Gadjah Mada

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/bib.v15i1.10483

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Abstract: Papaya is one of the traditional medicinal plant. All parts of this plant can be used as traditional medicine. This research aims to examine the ethnobotanical use of papaya plant by the people of Díli, Timor-Leste. The sample for this study was 50 people. It was carried out using a questionnaire, which contained structured questions. The result of this study showed that people obtain papaya from their home garden and use it freshly to make traditional medicine. The parts of papaya that can be used are: leaves, roots, fruit and flowers. These parts can be prepared using methods, such as: decoction, mixed with food, fried, consumed directly, heated in a fire, crushed and salad. These can be consumed by eating and drinking to treat internal diseases such as infections and parasites and others diseases of various body systems. It can be used by topical method and for bathing, to treat external diseases such as wounds. The quantity of consuming papaya can be once/day to three times/day. The time period needed to recover from diseases are varies from a day to recovery. This knowledge is obtained from the community itself, which needs to be preserved for future generations.
Kajian Etnobotani Tanaman Asam (Tamarindus indica L.) Di Manatuto Vila Timor-Leste Pinto, Alice
Berkala Ilmiah Biologi Vol 16 No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Fakultas Biologi Universitas Gadjah Mada

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/bib.v16i2.22700

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Abstract: Tamarindus indica L. is a type of multifunctional tree, because it has various ethnobotanical benefits. This study aims to determine the sources of tamarind plant, the use of ethnobotany and the source of local community knowledge regarding the ethnobotanical utilization of this plant. The type of this research is a qualitative and the methods used are interview and observation. The research results show that the local community could obtain tamarind from their yards with the highest percentage at 74%. The results of ethnobotanical utilization shows that acid seeds as a food ingredient with the highest IC value of 100%, followed by the use of leaves and fruits as traditional medicine with a value of 98%, leaves shoots, fruit and flowers as kitchen spices with a value of 96%, the use of branches and twigs as firewood with a value of 88%. The sources of this knowledge were obtained from the ancestors with the highest percentage of 98%. Thus, it can be concluded that tamarind plant has multiple functions in ethnobotany, which is a cultural heritage from their ancestors and still preserved at present.