Etnobotani Dan Potensi Keberlanjutannya Pada Masyarakat Desa Marena Kecamatan Kulawi Kabupaten Sigi

Ethnobotanical studies emphasize the relationship between community culture and plant
resources, both directly and indirectly. Ethnobotany can be used as a tool to document the
knowledge of traditional communities who have used various kinds of plant benefits to support
life, such as food medicine, building materials, traditional ceremonies, culture, coloring
materials and others. This research was carried out for 3 months, from October to December
2022 in Marena Village, Kulawi District, Sigi Regency, Central Sulawesi. This study uses
qualitative analysis with the Index of Cultural Significance (ICS) method. Measuring the
cultural interest index (ICS) and using the researcher's subjective allocation approach. In the
research process in the field, data was collected through three data collection techniques,
namely interview techniques, questionnaire techniques and observation techniques. Data
collection techniques were collected through semi-structured interviews using open-ended
question types. The results showed that there were 16 types of plants used by the people of
Marena Village. Based on the criteria for use, there was a medium category for the type of
Cocos nucifera. Based on its use, namely as a food additive, other food ingredients, secondary
ingredients, medicinal ingredients.