Potential and opportunities for utilization of crown flower plants (Calotropis gigantea) in Dusun Bunot Desa Alue Naga Kecamatan Syiah Kuala Banda Aceh

Abstract

The community of Dusun Bunot, Desa Alue Naga, Kecamatan Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh Indonesia, considers the crown flower plant with the Latin name "Calotropis gigantea" which is known as "Bak Rubee" as weeds. These plants spread from the coast, garden fields, to the road, flourishing around 80% on vacant land. This study aims to determine the potential ad utilization of crown flower (Calotropis gigantea) in Dusun Bunot. This study used a survey method with closed questionnaires totaling 6 questions studied on 10 respondents or around 15% of the number of family heads. The data obtained were analyzed descriptively and displayed in the form of table data with pie charts. The results showed that as many as 100% of respondents knew of this plant, as many as 80% of respondents knew there was a benefit, as much as 60% of respondents said that there were parts of plants that were liked by goats, although 70% of respondents knew the benefits of drugs in plant parts, but as much as 100% stated that the existence of this plant was felt as a pest, then the rate of growth of the growth around 7 days after cutting the base was able to grow again, so 100% of respondents answered the growth of crown flower fast category. In conclusion, crown flower is very potential and useful as a medicine and has the potential to be used as an additional source of income for residents of Dusun Bunot.