Abstract
Bali, one of Indonesia island, is a region inhabited by a large number and varied banana (Musa spp; Musaceae). Many varieties of banana have been utilized by local peoples since long time ago as traditional medicine, edible material, used in traditional ceremony and others. However, information regarding the knowledge on ethnobotany of banana in Bali remains scattered and is not documented well. The purpose of this study was to evaluate and document the ethnobotanic values of bananas in Bali. Ethnobotanic data was collected through focus group discussion (FGD), surveys and interviews from 9 study sites (1 city and 8 regencies) with one or two villages represented each site. Ethnobotanical value of banana was determined by Local User’s Value Index (LUVI) with Pebble Distribution Method (PDM). Subsequently, data obtained was analysed using simple statistic description. Results showed that as many as 44 varieties of banana in Bali were documented. Local peoples have been utilizing banana in their daily life for ritual as indicated by higher LUVI (0.4867), followed by food (0.3), medicine (0.1533), and other (0.06). On the basis of testimony of respondents, indigenous knowledge of peoples in Bali about banana is vertically transmitted from parents to their children (98%). This study provided a valuable information of how the local peoples manage and conserve the banana and its nature.
Highlights
Bananas represent one of the mega-diversity components of Indonesia flora and fauna
One of Indonesia island, is a region inhabited by a large number and varied banana (Musa spp; Musaceae)
On the basis of testimony of respondents, indigenous knowledge of peoples in Bali about banana is vertically transmitted from parents to their children (98%)
Summary
Bananas are considered as popular tropical fruit commodity due to the high level of consumption worldwide, making them as fruits with bright prospect in the future (Jumari 2000; Daniells et al 2001). This herb is one among few plants, which all parts of it is useful for supporting many needs of human (Espino et al 1992). Several studies have been conducted to investigate the distribution and benefits of bananas for daily life in some local communities in Indonesia. Sasak community utilizes Punti Manila banana (Musa textilis) as woven weaving materials (pseudostem), natural dyes (leave), and food wrapping (fruit). Rai et al (2016) suggested that all parts of the banana species are useful as a drug, such as flowers for bronchitis and sap for epilepsy
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