Diversity of undergrowth understorey in Sibolangit Nature Park, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia

Abstract The Sibolangit Nature Park area is one of the Nature Parks in North Sumatra which has various types of diverse plants ranging from understorey, epiphytes and various endemic tree species. The purpose of this study was to see the diversity of understorey species found in the Sibolangit Nature Park and its benefits. The results showed that there were 27 types of understorey plants from 18 families. Based on the family, the most commonly found were the Araceae family, namely 6 species (22.22%) and Zingiberaceae (11.11%). The understorey has the potential for medicinal plants, ornamental plants, poisonous plants, etc. The results showed that there were 15 species (55.5%) which were included in the category of ornamental plants, 7 species (25.92%) were included in medicinal plants, 1 species of poisonous plants (3.70%), 1 species of spice plants (3,70%), and 1 species (3.70%) protected plants and 2 species (7.40%) could not be explained scientifically. A protected and endangered plant species is Amorphophallus titanum

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The Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family) in Bogor Botanic Gardens, Indonesia: Diversity, conservation and utilization

Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity ◽

10.13057/biodiv/d211106 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 21 (11) ◽

Author(s):

Esti Munawaroh ◽

YUZAMMI YUZAMMI ◽

Y. PURWANTO

Keyword(s):

Medicinal Plants ◽

World Wide ◽

Ornamental Plants ◽

Environmental Services ◽

Botanic Gardens ◽

Research Education ◽

Traditional Medicinal Plants ◽

The Family ◽

Acalypha Wilkesiana ◽

Ricinodendron Heudelotii

Abstract. Munawaroh E, Yuzammi, Purwanto Y. 2020. The Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family) in Bogor Botanic Gardens, Indonesia: Diversity, conservation and utilization. Biodiversitas 21: 5021-5031. Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family) is the fourth largest family world-wide, consists of 1,354 species and 91 genera. The family is also a part of the Bogor Botanic Gardens collections. The Gardens has evolved to fulfill its mission through five principal functions: conservation, research, education, tourism, and environmental services. The aims of this study are to reveal the diversity, conservation, and its potential in the Bogor Botanic Gardens. This research was based on direct observation of all members of Euphorbiaceae family in the Gardens, as well as Registration Unit and the Garden’s catalog which were observed for more than 10 years. The Gardens collected 39 genera, 71 species, and 136 specimens where 91 specimens are trees, 38 specimens are shrubs, three specimens are climbers and four specimens are succulents. Most of the collections are native to Indonesia 75.91% (103 specimens) and only 33 specimens (24.09%) from overseas. Amongst native collections have dominated from Jawa 25.54% (34 specimens), Sumatra 24.08% (33 specimens). The others are from Sulawesi 9.48% (13 specimens), Kalimantan 7.29% (10 specimens), Maluku 6.56% (9 specimens), Papua 2.28% (three specimens), and Nusa Tenggara Timur 0.72% (one specimen). Many species of the family have potentially developed as traditional medicinal plants (11 species), ornamental plants (16 species), spices and vegetable (two species), timbers (14 species), rubber plants (one species), source of energy (two species) and toxic (six species). Several old collections have retained at the Gardens that aged over 75 years, such as Mallotus philippensis (Lam.) Mull. Arg. forma mollis, Acalypha wilkesiana Mull. Arg., Acalypha hispida Burm. var. sanderi (N.E.Br.) J. J. Sm., Acalypha wilkesiana Mull. Arg. forma Montana, Sapium aucuparium Jacq. and Ricinodendron heudelotii (Bail.) Heckel. A map of planting point of the Euphorbiaceae collections is provided.

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Bulbous Plants Drimia: “A Thin Line between Poisonous and Healing Compounds” with Biological Activities

Pharmaceutics ◽

10.3390/pharmaceutics13091385 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (9) ◽

pp. 1385

Author(s):

Madira Coutlyne Manganyi ◽

Gothusaone Simon Tlatsana ◽

Given Thato Mokoroane ◽

Keamogetswe Prudence Senna ◽

John Frederick Mohaswa ◽

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Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

Medicinal Plants ◽

Biological Activities ◽

Biological Properties ◽

Google Scholar ◽

Therapeutic Effects ◽

Anticancer Activities ◽

Poisonous Plants ◽

Thin Line ◽

The Family

Drimia (synonym Urginea) plants are bulbous plants belonging to the family Asparagaceae (formerly the family Hyacinthaceae) and are distinctive, powerful medicinal plants. Just some species are indigenous to South Africa and have been traditionally utilized for centuries to cure various diseases and/or ailments. They have been recognized among the most famous and used medicinal plants in South Africa. Traditionally, the plants are used for various illnesses such as dropsy, respiratory disease, bone and joint complications, skin disorders, epilepsy and cancer. A number of studies have reported biological properties such as antiviral, antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and anticancer activities. Their bulbs are a popular treatment for colds, measles, pneumonia, coughs, fever and headaches. However, some plant species are regarded as one of the six most common poisonous plants in Southern Africa that are toxic to livestock and humans. Due to the therapeutic effects of the Drimia plant bulb, research has focused on the phytochemicals of Drimia species. The principal constituents isolated from this genus are cardiac glycosides. In addition, phenolic compounds, phytosterols and other phytochemical constituents were identified. This study constitutes a critical review of Drimia species’ bioactive compounds, toxicology, biological properties and phytochemistry, advocating it as an important source for effective therapeutic medicine. For this purpose, various scientific electronic databases such as ScienceDirect, Scopus, Google Scholar, PubMed and Web of Science were researched and reviewed to conduct this study. Despite well-studied biological investigations, there is limited research on the toxic properties and the toxic compounds of certain Drimia species. Searching from 2017 to 2021, Google Scholar search tools retrieved 462 publications; however, only 3 investigated the toxicity and safety aspects of Drimia. The aim was to identify the current scientific research gap on Drimia species, hence highlighting a thin line between poisonous and healing compounds, dotted across numerous publications, in this review paper.

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IDENTIFICATION OF MYCOHETEROTROPHIC PLANTS (Burmanniaceae, Orchidaceae, Polygalaceae, Tiuridaceae) IN NORTH SUMATRA, INDONESIA

JURNAL BIOSAINS ◽

10.24114/jbio.v6i2.17068 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 59

Author(s):

Dina Handayani ◽

Salwa Rezeqi ◽

Wina Dyah Puspita Sari ◽

Yusran Efendi Ritonga ◽

Hary Prakasa

Keyword(s):

Nature Reserve ◽

Humid Forest ◽

Natural Park ◽

The Family ◽

Tropical Areas ◽

Nature Park ◽

Mycoheterotrophic Plants ◽

Resources Conservation ◽

The Tropics ◽

North Sumatra

The majority of mycoheterotrophic herbs live in shady and humid forest. Therefore, the types of mycoheterotrophic plant are very abundant in tropical areas. One of the areas in Indonesia with the tropics is North Sumatera province. Unfortunately, the information about the species of mycoheterotrophic in North Sumatra is still limited. The objective of the research was to figure out the types of mycoheterotrophic plants in North Sumatra. The study was conducted in August until October 2019 in several areas of the Natural Resources Conservation Hall (BBKSDA) of North Sumatra province, the nature Reserve and nature Park. The research sites covered Tinggi Raja Nature Reserve, Dolok Sibual-Buali Nature Reserve, Sibolangit Tourist Park and Sicike-Cike Natural Park. In conducting sampling, the method used was through exploration or cruising method. The list of mycoheterotrophic plant species presented in this study consisted of their scientific names, synonyms, descriptions, distributions, and ecological information. A total of 9 species of mycoheterotrophic plants (4 families) in Sumatra have been found. As for the family Burmanniaceae, there are three species Burmannia championii, Burmannia lutescens, Gymnosiphon aphyllus. On the other hand, as for the Orchidaceae, there are 4 species, such as Didymoplexis pallens, Eulophia zollingeri, Galeola lindleyana, Gastrodia verrucosa while for the Poligalaceae and Tiuridaceae family, simply one type is found: Epirixanthes elongata and Sciaphila Secundiflora, respectively.

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Diversity of Family Myrtaceae Juss. 1789 in Ha Tinh Province

VNU Journal of Science Natural Sciences and Technology ◽

10.25073/2588-1140/vnunst.5109 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Tran Hau Khanh ◽

Pham Hong Ban ◽

Tran Minh Hoi

Keyword(s):

Medicinal Plants ◽

Essential Oils ◽

Ornamental Plants ◽

The Road ◽

The Family ◽

Large Groups ◽

Light Forest

The study result of Myrtaceae family in Ha Tinh province reported, 61 species of 13 genera. In of them 36 species and 6 genera have been added to the list of Ha Tinh province (2021). The family myrtaceae in Ha Tinh province has many different uses: 61 species for essential oils, 46 species for timber plants, 30 species for medicinal plants, 24 species for edible, 11 species for ornamental plants, 7 species for different uses and 4 species for tannin plants. In the stems form, the large groups of trees with 10 species, followed by average groups of trees with 15 species; small of trees dominated with 26 species and groups of shrubs 10 species. There are 4 major habitats: forest with 35 species (57.38%), light forest with 35 species (57.38%), subforest with 50 species (81.97%), along streams and beside the road with 35 species (57.38%).

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IDENTIFIKASI JENIS TUMBUHAN BAWAH YANG BERKHASIAT OBAT DI KAWASAN ARBORETUM SYLVA UNIVERSITAS TANJUNGPURA

Jurnal TENGKAWANG ◽

10.26418/jt.v8i1.24589 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Yohanes Ason ◽

Farah Diba ◽

M Sofwan Anwari

Keyword(s):

Medicinal Plants ◽

Ornamental Plants ◽

Aloe Vera ◽

Saccharum Officinarum ◽

Imperata Cylindrica ◽

Ananas Comosus ◽

Ageratum Conyzoides ◽

Melastoma Malabathricum ◽

Asplenium Nidus ◽

Understorey Plants

Understorey plants has many function, beside for the ornamental plants, it also has a function for medicinal plants. The research aimed to exploration understorey plant in Arboretum Sylva Universitas Tanjungpura and identification the understorey plants as medicinal plant. Arboretum Sylva Universitas Tanjungpura was located in the central of Pontianak City with average area around 3.2 hectares. The methods for exploration and identification the understorey plants were with inventory methods in all area of arboretum. The plant was collected and identification the used of plant to medicine was conduct by in depth interview with the person who has used the plants and from references of literature. The result of research found 23 understorey plants and divided into 19 families. The understorey plants which has a function for medicinal plants consist of Imperata cylindrica, Asplenium nidus, Lophatherum gracile, Stenochlaena palustris, Piper aduncum Lim, Melastoma malabathricum, Mimosa pudica, Ageratum conyzoides, Pyrrosia piloselloides, Justicia gendarussa, Cordyline fruiticosa, Sansevieria trifasciata, Manihot esculenta, Capsicum frutescens, Nymphaea alba, Ananas comosus, Euphorbia tithymaloides, Phyllanthus urinaria, Saccharum officinarum, Alpinia galanga, Aloe vera, Piper ningrum and Pandanus amaryllifolius. The families of understorey plants consist of Poaceace, Aspleniaceae, Blechnaceae, Piperaceace, Melastomaceae, Fabaceae, Asteraceae, Polypodiaceae, Acanthaceae, Asparagaceae, Ruscaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Solanaceae, Nymphaeaceae, Bromeliaceae, Phyllanthaceae, Zingiberaceae, Xanthorrhoeaceae, and Pandanaceae. The plants use to overcome the fever, headache, reduce high blood pressure, and anti-inflamation.Keyword: Arboretum Sylva, fever, medicinal plants, understorey plants, Zingiberaceae

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Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Genus Bombax

The Natural Products Journal ◽

10.2174/2210315508666180831095836 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. 184-196

Author(s):

Deepshikha Rathore ◽

Geetanjali ◽

Ram Singh

Keyword(s):

Medicinal Plants ◽

Health Care Needs ◽

Human Beings ◽

Care Needs ◽

Pharmacological Activities ◽

Therapeutic Applications ◽

Chemical Structures ◽

Supportive Role ◽

The Family ◽

History Of

Background: The history of traditional systems of medicine goes parallel with the history of human beings. Even today people have faith in traditional systems of medicine based on medicinal plants to meet primary health care needs. Hence, the scientific evaluation and documentation of extracts and active ingredients of medicinal plants always play a supportive role in their medicinal applications. Objective: This review aims to present the phytochemicals isolated from the genus Bombax and their pharmacological applications. Methods: The literature from research and review papers was analyzed and the information was compiled to present the pharmacological applications of various secondary metabolites from genus Bombax. Results: The genus Bombax belongs to the family Malvaceae and known for its therapeutic applications. The crude, semi-purified and purified extracts of different parts of this plant have shown potential therapeutic applications. A total of 96 articles including research and review papers were referred for the compilation of isolated phytochemicals and their chemical structures. Conclusion: We systematically summarized 176 isolated compounds from the genus Bombax. The findings show that this plant shows potential towards pharmacological activities. The activities were found more from extracts than the single isolated compounds.

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