Ethnobotany Knowledge on Medicinal Plants of Rejang Descendant Students in Bengkulu Ayu

Abstract

Traditional knowledge of medicinal plants and their use in the present is not only useful for the conservation of cultural traditions and biodiversity only, but also for public health care in the local community. The utilization of medicinal plants in the community continues to grow and passed on to the next generation. In order to obtain data and information on the use of plants by traditional tribal society, the study of ethno botany was conducted. This descriptive study aims to determine Rejang descendant students' knowledge of medicinal plants ethno botany. Data was taken from students of Rejang descendants at one high school in Bengkulu with the total of 29 students. The instruments used were interviews, tests and questionnaires. The results showed that the average score of Rejang descendant students' knowledge in ethno botany categorized as quite well. Based on the cognitive level C1 (remember), C2 (see/understand), and C3 (apply) , the scores result on the cognitive level C1 (remember) is the highest when it is compared to cognitive level C2 (see / understand), and C3 (apply).