Etnobotany study of Coix lacryma-jobi L in Kampung Cekdam, Sukabumi, West Java
Kusdianti, Tina Safaria Nilawati, Siti Nurhalimah

Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Abstract

Hanjeli (Coix lacryma-jobi L.) is a plant originating from East Asia, including Indonesia. In Indonesia, Hanjeli are scattered in various agricultural land ecosystems ranging from dry land to wet land. The use of hanjeli in Indonesia is still limited only as a food ingredient and traditional medicine in very small quantities. This study reveals the traditional use and management of Hanjeli by the community. The observation location is in Kampung Cekdam, Sukabumi, West Java. The data collection technique was done by semi-structured interviews. Quantitative data obtained by using the important value approach method or Use Value (UVs). Hanjeli cultivated in Kampung Cekdam is used as food, medicine, firewood, animal feed and accessories. The highest UVs value is Hanjeli sticky rice (1.70) this is related to many uses by the community. Hanjeli is grown in monoculture or intercropping. Processing starts from seed selection, planting and maintenance. The plants are harvested at the age of 5-7 months and dried in the sun.

Keywords: ethnobotany, Coix lacryma-jobi L, Kampung Cekdam, Sukabumi

Topic: Biology