Ethnobotany of the Arecaceae family in Torgamba District, South Labuhanbatu, North Sumatra

Abstract

Ethnobotany is a branch of science that studies the relationship between humans and plants. The arecaceae family is found in Indonesia and is widely used by people throughout the region Study ethnobotany of the Arecaceae family in South Labuhanbatu Regency, North Sumatra aims to make an inventory of the types of arecaceae species commonly used by the community. The types of arecaceae species found in South Labuhanbatu include coconut (Cocos nucifera), Aren (Arenga pinnata), Palm Oil (Elais guineensis), Areca nut (Areca catecu), Red areca (Areca sp), Manau rattan (Calamus manan), King rattan (Calamus sp), Ornamental palm (Trachycarpus fortunei), Sikkut (Johannesteijsmania magnifica) and Palem palas payung (Licuana grandis). Of the 10 types of palms, almost all of them have multiple benefits. Its uses include food, building materials, medicine, household tools, ornamental plants for local social and cultural activities.