INVENTORY AND UTILIZATION OF MACROFUNGI SPECIES FOR FOOD IN CIKARTAWANA INNER BADUY BANTEN

Abstract

This research aimed to conduct an inventory in macrofungi and the utilization for food in Cikartawana hamlet, Inner Baduy, Banten. The method that was used in this research was the explorative method with descriptive analysis. The result of this research showed a total of 52 species of Macrofungi that belonged to 23 families have been identified and among those species about 12 species were edible and consumed by Inner Baduy people in Cikartawana hamlet. The macrofungi grew in the different type of substrate: soils, on decaying organic matter, wooden stumps and living tree trunk collected from different habitat from the surrounding environment. Inner Baduy people used edible macrofungi either fresh or dried in elaborated stew such as soup, steamed or stir-fried. This study provides information regarding the number of macrofungi species for harnessing its potential and conserve the biodiversity and ecosystems.