TRANSPUBLIKA INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH IN EXACT SCIENCES (TIRES)
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): APRIL

The Diversity of Food Plant Species in Cirahab, Curuggoong Village, Padarincang District, Serving as a Food Source for the Local Community

Hermawan Hermawan (Biology Education Study Program, Universitas Tangerang Raya, Indonesia)
Fitri Fitri (Biology Education Study Program, Universitas Tangerang Raya, Indonesia)
Wulan Wulan (Biology Education Study Program, Universitas Tangerang Raya, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 Jul 2026

Abstract

Plants play a vital role for humans, particularly food crops. These plants are widely utilized by the community for daily needs, including as sources of food and health-promoting beverages. This study aimed to determine the species diversity level of food crops in the Cirahab Bathing Area. Sampling was conducted by mapping the area using a 20 x 20-meter transect method. Environmental conditions including temperature, humidity, light intensity, wind speed, soil pH, and soil moisture were also measured. The plants identified included 5 jackfruit trees, 20 banana trees, 2 breadfruit (sukun) trees, 2 stink bean (jengkol) trees, 2 bitter bean (petai) trees, 5 red chili plants, 3 ginger plants, 1 bamboo clump, 10 taro plants, 5 fern plants, and 7 coffee plants. These plants were found within the Cirahab Bathing Area. Measurement results indicated environmental conditions of 32°C temperature, 90% air humidity, 89% light intensity, 0.75-5.8 m/s wind speed, a soil pH of 7, and soil moisture levels of 4-8. The plant diversity index value was 2.441, which, based on the diversity index formula, indicates a “moderate” level of diversity.

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TIRES

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Bioengineering Chemistry Mathematics Physics

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TRANSPUBLIKA INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH IN EXACT SCIENCES (TIRES) Is An open-access Peer Reviewed Interdisciplinary Journal With The Scope Of Sciences (Physics, Mathematics, Biostatics, Chemistry, Biology, Medical, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, Etc.) All Submitted Papers Should Describe ...