Jejak Flora dalam Festival Encek : Kajian Etnobotani Tumbuhan Ritual di Desa Sumbersekar, Malang

Irma Nur Ramadhania; Charisma Mayang Kholisotun; Ray Tunjung Sari; Rifdah Hanani Erviana; Fahrul Ghani Muhaimin; Karin Anindita Widya Pitaloka; Susriyati Mahanal

doi:10.36312/biocaster.v6i1.886

Authors

Irma Nur Ramadhania Departemen Biologi, Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam, Universitas Negeri Malang, Jalan Semarang Nomor 5, Malang, Jawa Timur 65145, Indonesia
Charisma Mayang Kholisotun Departemen Biologi, Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam, Universitas Negeri Malang, Jalan Semarang Nomor 5, Malang, Jawa Timur 65145, Indonesia
Ray Tunjung Sari Departemen Biologi, Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam, Universitas Negeri Malang, Jalan Semarang Nomor 5, Malang, Jawa Timur 65145, Indonesia
Rifdah Hanani Erviana Departemen Biologi, Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam, Universitas Negeri Malang, Jalan Semarang Nomor 5, Malang, Jawa Timur 65145, Indonesia
Fahrul Ghani Muhaimin Departemen Biologi, Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam, Universitas Negeri Malang, Jalan Semarang Nomor 5, Malang, Jawa Timur 65145, Indonesia
Karin Anindita Widya Pitaloka Departemen Biologi, Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam, Universitas Negeri Malang, Jalan Semarang Nomor 5, Malang, Jawa Timur 65145, Indonesia
Susriyati Mahanal Departemen Biologi, Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam, Universitas Negeri Malang, Jalan Semarang Nomor 5, Malang, Jawa Timur 65145, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36312/biocaster.v6i1.886

Keywords:

Ethnobotany, Encek Festival, Local Wisdom, Local Knowledge, Ritual Plants

Abstract

This study aims to document and preserve the local community's knowledge regarding the use of ritual plants in the Encek Festival. This study focuses on identifying the types, habits, parts used, methods of use, philosophical meanings, and conservation efforts of the plants used in the Encek Festival. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach. Data were collected through interviews, observation, and documentation. This study involved a number of informants who were determined gradually through purposive sampling, followed by snowball sampling until data saturation was reached. The data obtained was then analyzed descriptively with reference to Miles and Huberman's analysis stages, namely data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of the study show that the Encek Festival utilizes 10 plant species from 8 families, dominated by tree habitus, with flowers as the most widely used part and generally arranged in ritual processions. These plants have philosophical meanings as symbols of spirituality to God. The conservation status of most species is classified as Not Evaluated, while several others are classified as Least Concern, indicating a relatively low risk of extinction. Based on how they are obtained, the plants used come from cultivation and purchase, so their use does not directly put pressure on plant populations. This study confirms that the Encek Festival plays an important role in preserving ethnobotanical knowledge while maintaining the sustainability of local cultural values amid the dynamics of modernization.

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