Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Brawijaya University
Veteran Street, Malang 65145, East Java, Indonesia
Abstract
The aim of the study is to assess the local people’s knowledge in using home garden’s plants in Sajang Villagein Sembalun District, East Lombok. Floristic data was done in 105 home gardens along villages corridors to the Mt. Rinjani. Plant species usage among local people was measured using Use Value and Cultural Significant Index. The results showed that there were 279 species of 85 families grows and used by local people. Based on data analysis, Persea americana has the highest UV
s (UV
s = 1.35). It was followed by Curcuma longa (UV
s = 1.28), Carica papaya (UV
s = 1.21), Aloe vera (UV
s = 1.01), Kaempferia galanga (UV
s = 0.96), Syzygium aromaticum (UV
s = 0.95). Plants with the highest CSI value is Aloe vera (CSI = 17.04). It was followed by Curcuma longa (CSI = 12.00), Persea americana (CSI = 9.04), Carica papaya (CSI = 8.87), Manihot esculenta (CSI = 8.17). Plants in home gardens plays an important role in human daily life, including plans as food, traditional medical material, economical and ornamental. The conservation of home garden in Sajang is crucial to maintain biodiversity in rural area and local economic development.