Authors : Suaib Suaib; Idin Sahidin; Syamsu Alam; Wa Ode Winesty Sofyani; Saban Rahim; Sahta Ginting

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 2 - February

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Abstract : Some inhabitants and remote position in the city of Kolaka area is used of some kinds of plant to heal the deseases problem in the society. The present investigation aimed at documenting etnobotanical important species of plants used by Mekongganese tribe in the Kolaka region of Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. The composed data were obtained in the field observation for qualitative explanation, information from traditional healers were gathered by structural interviews, the plants observed were documented, and herbarium were made. Out of 66 plants species were belonging to 39 families that reported in this study. There have been recorded from this region for the first time. A total of 66 species of medicinal plants observed, were documented and used as medicinal plants for cures the ilnes of Mekongganese tribe.

Keywords : Life-Style Deseases, Medicinal Plants, Parasitic Deseases, Qualitative Description, Traditional Healers

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