Ethnobotany of Plants for Cleansing and Fragrancing in Jamasan Keris Used by Surakarta Community, Central Java, Indonesia

Joko Ariyanto; Sugiyarto; Solichatun; Soerya Dewi  Marliyana

doi:10.22146/jtbb.14050

Joko Ariyanto Department of Biology Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Sebelas Maret University Jl. Ir. Sutami 36A Surakarta 57126, Central Java, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1072-5940
Sugiyarto Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Sebelas Maret University. Jl. Ir. Sutami 36A Surakarta 57126, Central Java, Indonesia
Solichatun Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Sebelas Maret University. Jl. Ir. Sutami 36A Surakarta 57126, Central Java, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6566-3636
Soerya Dewi Marliyana Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Sebelas Maret University. Jl. Ir. Sutami 36A Surakarta 57126, Central Java, Indonesia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22146/jtbb.14050

Keywords: Ethnobotany, Jamasan Keris, Plants for Cleansing and Fragrancing, Surakarta community

Abstract

The Surakarta community practices the cultural tradition of caring for keris. This study documents traditional knowledge on plants used for cleansing and fragrance in keris care. Research was conducted from May to October 2023 through interviews, field observations, and literature reviews, with key informants selected purposively. Data were analysed thematically and quantitatively using the Relative Frequency of Citation (R.F.C.) index. Thirteen plant species, including Cocos nucifera L. and Citrus aurantiifolia (Christm.) Swingle, were essential for cleansing, while Santalum album L. was most recognized for fragrancing material. These findings highlight the importance of preserving ethnobotanical knowledge for cultural and plant sustainability.

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