Ethnomicology of Basidiomycota fungus species in Central Kalimantan open forests

Abstract

The role of fungus Basidiomycota can be used as an indicator of wisdom and the level of maturity forest ecosystems, both as decomposers, symbionts, and pathogens. The existence of several species of edible mushrooms is also used by local communities as food and medicine. This study aims to identify the diversity of fungus species in Central Kalimantan’s open forests, as part of ethnomicological information. The method used was the purposive sampling technique. The results showed 3,715 fruiting bodies of mushroom from 120 species and 41 genera were found at the study site with moderate levels of biodiversity (R ‘= 3.51; H’ = 2.14; D ’=0.68). Based on the study of ethnomicology information obtained 5 species of edible mushrooms that are commonly consumed by local communities, such as, cloud ear fungus (Auricularia polytricha), Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus), Hygrocybeal calc, Cantharellos, and Common Puffball (Lycoperdon pertatum). For the type of fungus that is used as an ingredient for disease treatment, 2 types are found, namely polyporus cinnabarius, and ganoderma. The research findings found that Central Kalimantan’s open forest biodiversity is still quite good, with a moderate level of diversity. Besides, ethnomicology can be developed as local wisdom in Central Kalimantan.