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VOL. 10, ISSUE 7 (2023)
Identification of some herbaceous central sulawesi naturally spread plants potentially used as forage species
Authors
Andi L Amar, Tarsono, Kaharudin Kasim, Mulyati Pamulu, Mustaring
Abstract
This study aims to seek promising plant species as forage crops
through; collecting, identifying, and selecting herbaceous plant from different
sites in Central Sulawesi. This descriptive study was conducted as a survey at
two different elevations: lowlands (0-500 m above sea level); and highlands
(> 1000 m ASL.). Plant specimens were prepared in accordance with herbarium
standard process. Plant species was identified by the Indonesian Institute of
Sciences at Cibinong Science Center. ‘Promising species’ were determined based
on the herbage acceptance by goats. Fourteen species of the study results
were: 7 lowland specimens consist of 3 legumes (Alysicarpus
nummularifolius, Desmodium heterocarpon, and Teramnus labialis),
4 grasses (Cenchrus brownie, Digitaria sanguinalis, Ischaemum
barbatum, and Setaria verticillata); and 7 highland specimens
consist of 1 legume (Uraria lagopodoides), 1 Compositae (Erigeron
sumatrensis), and 5 grasses (Chionachne macrophylla, Digitaria
setigera, Melinis minutiflora, Oplismenus compositus, and Setaria
palmifolia). In conclusion, there are 2 most promising grass species,
namely Cenchrus brownii, and Chionachne macrophylla. In spite of
its absence in acceptability test, the legume Uraria lagopodoides may
also be considered as a potentially pasture species, therefore, the latter
three species are interesting for further studies.
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Pages:67-73
How to cite this article:
Andi L Amar, Tarsono, Kaharudin Kasim, Mulyati Pamulu, Mustaring "Identification of some herbaceous central sulawesi naturally spread plants potentially used as forage species". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 10, Issue 7, 2023, Pages 67-73
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