Wawan Sujarwo
Biographic Data
| ID | 630365 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Wawan Sujarwo |
| GIVEN NAMES | Wawan |
| FAMILY NAME | Sujarwo |
| SIGNATURE | SUJARWO W |
| AFFILIATIONS | National Research and Innovation Agency |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8858-9769 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 23 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 41 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 23 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Open letter: The need for a site‐based biodiversity standard measuring and certifying impacts from nature‐based projects
Despite growing investment in restoration, weak accountability and poor biodiversity monitoring mean many projects fail to achieve ecological recovery. The Global Biodiversity Standard (TGBS) offers a practical way to ensure that restoration finance delivers measurable gains for nature. By providing independent, site-based verification and engaging local experts, TGBS builds trust, transparency and equity in restoration practice. Its adoption cou…
A systematic review of ethnobotanical study in Indonesia: Diversity and cultural patterns of medicinal plant use
A culturally salient core of medicinal plants was identified alongside unique regional adaptations. However, the existing literature is compromised by weak taxonomic validation and non-standardized reporting. Future research priorities must include the documentation of neglected regions and the enforcement of rigorous, voucher-based methodologies
The Sustainability of Plant Uses on Sumbawa Island since the 13th Century
Background: The contemporary use of plants signifies humanity’s adaptive strategies to its environment—a phenomenon that has persisted since the inception of human civilization. This study investigates historical plant use on Sumbawa Island, based on research conducted at the Doro Mpana and Tambora archaeological sites, which date back to the 13th and 19th centuries, respectively. The objective of this study is to elucidate the historical use of …
Interpreting flora motif in the Karmawibhangga relief: A Buddhist iconography of Borobudur
Background: Borobudur Temple in Indonesia is one of the world's UNESCO World Heritage sites, known for its beautiful architecture, with reliefs, sculptures, and carved stone. The Karmawibhangga reliefs, hidden at the temple’s foot, uniquely illustrate the law of karma through cause-and-effect vignettes. Despite their fragmented preservation, these reliefs reveal flora as active narrative elements, though their species and symbolic roles remain un…
Three Faces of Urban Foraging: Recreational, Subsistence, and Traditional Practices in Indonesia
Continuity and change in Sundanese use of wild vegetables: A historical ethnobotany analysis
Background: Java’s favorable climate and volcanic soils have supported a rich variety of edible plants, shaping biodiversity and food systems. The Sundanese of West Java have a culinary tradition emphasizing fresh vegetables, especially lalab, which are raw or lightly cooked and served with chili paste (sambal), that historically played a central dietary role. Methods: Historical data were sourced from J. J. Ochse’s Indische Groenten (1931) and a…
Botanical trends in global skin care: A Bibliometric Analysis
Background: The trend of using botanical-based ingredients in skin care is booming in the global cosmetics industry. A comprehensive and global bibliometric analysis of this field has never been conducted. This study aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis of the current literature from 2000 to 2024 on the use of botanical ingredients in skin care. This analysis aims to identify global and comprehensive research trends and develop future research…
Bio-cultural habits of plant consumption in the food system of traditional Sasak's villages (Indonesia)
Background: The Sasak people are the Indigenous population of Lombok Island. In a rural context, traditional villages (desa adat) represent the most conservative segment of Sasak’s ethnicity, where they continue to uphold original customs and bio-culturally preserve the traditional ecological knowledge (TEK). A significant aspect of TEK relates to plant-based foods and their consumption habits. This study aimed to elucidate dietary habits associa…
Queering Tropical Heritage: Flora and Fauna Reliefs in Karmawibhangga, Borobudur Temple, Indonesia
Heritage inquiries into the Karmawibhangga reliefs of Borobudur Temple have not effectively revealed the degree to which flora and fauna serve as part of the network of interconnected stories depicted in the carvings of this Buddhist archaeological site in Indonesia. An exploration of the flora and fauna shown in the 160 panels of the Karmawibhangga reliefs moves beyond the accepted elucidation of the panels as mere depictions of the tenets of ka…
Exploring unconventional food plants used by local communities in a rural area of West Java, Indonesia: Ethnobotanical Assessment, Use Trends, and Potential for Improved Nutrition
Background As one of the world's biodiversity hotspots, Indonesia contains over 25,000 plant species, including unconventional food plants (UFPs). These plants are integral to the dietary practices of rural communities, providing essential nutrients often overlooked in modern diets. However, the use of UFP is declining, with both their dietary and cultural values being undermined. In rural West Java, this decline in UFP biodiversity coincides wit…
Ethnobotany of Medicinal Plants in Leuwiliang (Bogor), Indonesia
Background: Bogor, a suburban area of Jakarta, harbors a rich diversity of plants traditionally used for medicinal purposes, one of them is Leuwiliang. Furthermore, comprehensive documentation regarding the use of these plants as traditional medicine is lacking. Therefore, this study aims to identify the medicinal plants, their uses, and conservation efforts. Methods: This study involved interviews with users of plant-based medicine. The research…
Incense and Islam in Indonesian context: An ethnobotanical study
in which the resins are burned to produce fragrant fumes. The study aims to understand the arrival and development of Islam in Indonesia, which is apparently brought by the Muslim traders with good understanding of Sufism. In order to achieve the high level of enlightenment, the Sufis need medium in the form of incense. Methods: Ethnohistorical approach was used in this study by combining historical events from an anthropological perspective with…
Indigenous practices for cultivation of fruit plants in Kampung Dukuh, West Java, Indonesia
Background: Fruit is underrepresented as a source of nutrition owing to high production challenges and a lack of successful domesticating techniques. However, this issue can be addressed if an effective indigenous practice can be identified, and then the techniques can be promoted and shared with other communities. This research aims to document: (1) the landscape and land classification in Kampung Dukuh, (2) the fruit plants found in Kampung Duk…
Ethnopharmacology of Karo Oil as Traditional Medicine by Karo Ethnic Group in Berastagi (North Sumatra), Indonesia
Background: The Karo ethnic group in Berastagi, North Sumatra, Indonesia, relies on traditional remedies like Karo oil for various health purposes. However, scientific documentation of its medicinal properties is lacking. This study aimed to document its traditional use, medicinal plants, and community-based development efforts. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight knowledgeable Karo informants. Non-probability sampling e…
An ethnoecological study on plant conservation in Jering Menduyung Nature Recreational Park of West Bangka (Indonesia)
Background: The communities around Jering Menduyung Nature Recreational Park (NRP) have local wisdom for utilizing and managing natural resources. Nature management, which is done and influenced by the implementation of local wisdom, can be studied through ethnoecological studies. This research aimed to record the plant species protected by local wisdom that supports the conservation of trees in the lowland forest of Jering Menduyung NRP through …
Bio-cultural Traits and Cultural Keystone Species, a Combined Approach: An Example of Application About Plants Used for Food and Nutraceutical Purposes in Aga Villages in Bali, Indonesia
Sharing Ethnobotanical Knowledge in Traditional Villages: Evidence of Food and Nutraceutical “Core Groups” in Bali, Indonesia
Ethnobotanical Study of Traditional Building Materials from the Island of Bali, Indonesia
Ethnobotanical uses of neem (Azadirachta indica A.Juss.; Meliaceae) leaves in Bali (Indonesia) and the Indian subcontinent in relation with historical background and phytochemical properties
Using quantitative indices to evaluate the cultural importance of food and nutraceutical plants: Comparative data from the Island of Bali (Indonesia)
Ethnobotanical study of Loloh: Traditional herbal drinks from Bali (Indonesia)
Ethnobotanical Study of Cultivated Plants in Home Gardens of Traditional Villages in Bali (Indonesia)
Cultural Erosion of Balinese Indigenous Knowledge of Food and Nutraceutical Plants
Using quantitative indices to evaluate the cultural importance of food and nutraceutical plants: Comparative data from the Island of Bali (Indonesia)
Cultural Erosion of Balinese Indigenous Knowledge of Food and Nutraceutical Plants
Ethnobotanical Study of Cultivated Plants in Home Gardens of Traditional Villages in Bali (Indonesia)
Exploring unconventional food plants used by local communities in a rural area of West Java, Indonesia: Ethnobotanical Assessment, Use Trends, and Potential for Improved Nutrition
Background As one of the world's biodiversity hotspots, Indonesia contains over 25,000 plant species, including unconventional food plants (UFPs). These plants are integral to the dietary practices of rural communities, providing essential nutrients often overlooked in modern diets. However, the use of UFP is declining, with both their dietary and cultural values being undermined. In rural West Java, this decline in UFP biodiversity coincides wit…
Ethnobotanical Study of Traditional Building Materials from the Island of Bali, Indonesia
Bio-cultural habits of plant consumption in the food system of traditional Sasak's villages (Indonesia)
Background: The Sasak people are the Indigenous population of Lombok Island. In a rural context, traditional villages (desa adat) represent the most conservative segment of Sasak’s ethnicity, where they continue to uphold original customs and bio-culturally preserve the traditional ecological knowledge (TEK). A significant aspect of TEK relates to plant-based foods and their consumption habits. This study aimed to elucidate dietary habits associa…
Queering Tropical Heritage: Flora and Fauna Reliefs in Karmawibhangga, Borobudur Temple, Indonesia
Heritage inquiries into the Karmawibhangga reliefs of Borobudur Temple have not effectively revealed the degree to which flora and fauna serve as part of the network of interconnected stories depicted in the carvings of this Buddhist archaeological site in Indonesia. An exploration of the flora and fauna shown in the 160 panels of the Karmawibhangga reliefs moves beyond the accepted elucidation of the panels as mere depictions of the tenets of ka…
Sharing Ethnobotanical Knowledge in Traditional Villages: Evidence of Food and Nutraceutical “Core Groups” in Bali, Indonesia
Cultural Erosion of Balinese Indigenous Knowledge of Food and Nutraceutical Plants
Ethnobotanical study of Loloh: Traditional herbal drinks from Bali (Indonesia)
Ethnobotanical Study of Cultivated Plants in Home Gardens of Traditional Villages in Bali (Indonesia)
Ethnobotanical uses of neem (Azadirachta indica A.Juss.; Meliaceae) leaves in Bali (Indonesia) and the Indian subcontinent in relation with historical background and phytochemical properties
Using quantitative indices to evaluate the cultural importance of food and nutraceutical plants: Comparative data from the Island of Bali (Indonesia)
Sharing Ethnobotanical Knowledge in Traditional Villages: Evidence of Food and Nutraceutical “Core Groups” in Bali, Indonesia
Ethnobotanical Study of Traditional Building Materials from the Island of Bali, Indonesia
Bio-cultural Traits and Cultural Keystone Species, a Combined Approach: An Example of Application About Plants Used for Food and Nutraceutical Purposes in Aga Villages in Bali, Indonesia
Queering Tropical Heritage: Flora and Fauna Reliefs in Karmawibhangga, Borobudur Temple, Indonesia
Heritage inquiries into the Karmawibhangga reliefs of Borobudur Temple have not effectively revealed the degree to which flora and fauna serve as part of the network of interconnected stories depicted in the carvings of this Buddhist archaeological site in Indonesia. An exploration of the flora and fauna shown in the 160 panels of the Karmawibhangga reliefs moves beyond the accepted elucidation of the panels as mere depictions of the tenets of ka…
Exploring unconventional food plants used by local communities in a rural area of West Java, Indonesia: Ethnobotanical Assessment, Use Trends, and Potential for Improved Nutrition
Background As one of the world's biodiversity hotspots, Indonesia contains over 25,000 plant species, including unconventional food plants (UFPs). These plants are integral to the dietary practices of rural communities, providing essential nutrients often overlooked in modern diets. However, the use of UFP is declining, with both their dietary and cultural values being undermined. In rural West Java, this decline in UFP biodiversity coincides wit…
Ethnobotany of Medicinal Plants in Leuwiliang (Bogor), Indonesia
Background: Bogor, a suburban area of Jakarta, harbors a rich diversity of plants traditionally used for medicinal purposes, one of them is Leuwiliang. Furthermore, comprehensive documentation regarding the use of these plants as traditional medicine is lacking. Therefore, this study aims to identify the medicinal plants, their uses, and conservation efforts. Methods: This study involved interviews with users of plant-based medicine. The research…
Incense and Islam in Indonesian context: An ethnobotanical study
in which the resins are burned to produce fragrant fumes. The study aims to understand the arrival and development of Islam in Indonesia, which is apparently brought by the Muslim traders with good understanding of Sufism. In order to achieve the high level of enlightenment, the Sufis need medium in the form of incense. Methods: Ethnohistorical approach was used in this study by combining historical events from an anthropological perspective with…
Indigenous practices for cultivation of fruit plants in Kampung Dukuh, West Java, Indonesia
Background: Fruit is underrepresented as a source of nutrition owing to high production challenges and a lack of successful domesticating techniques. However, this issue can be addressed if an effective indigenous practice can be identified, and then the techniques can be promoted and shared with other communities. This research aims to document: (1) the landscape and land classification in Kampung Dukuh, (2) the fruit plants found in Kampung Duk…
Ethnopharmacology of Karo Oil as Traditional Medicine by Karo Ethnic Group in Berastagi (North Sumatra), Indonesia
Background: The Karo ethnic group in Berastagi, North Sumatra, Indonesia, relies on traditional remedies like Karo oil for various health purposes. However, scientific documentation of its medicinal properties is lacking. This study aimed to document its traditional use, medicinal plants, and community-based development efforts. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight knowledgeable Karo informants. Non-probability sampling e…
An ethnoecological study on plant conservation in Jering Menduyung Nature Recreational Park of West Bangka (Indonesia)
Background: The communities around Jering Menduyung Nature Recreational Park (NRP) have local wisdom for utilizing and managing natural resources. Nature management, which is done and influenced by the implementation of local wisdom, can be studied through ethnoecological studies. This research aimed to record the plant species protected by local wisdom that supports the conservation of trees in the lowland forest of Jering Menduyung NRP through …
The Sustainability of Plant Uses on Sumbawa Island since the 13th Century
Background: The contemporary use of plants signifies humanity’s adaptive strategies to its environment—a phenomenon that has persisted since the inception of human civilization. This study investigates historical plant use on Sumbawa Island, based on research conducted at the Doro Mpana and Tambora archaeological sites, which date back to the 13th and 19th centuries, respectively. The objective of this study is to elucidate the historical use of …
Interpreting flora motif in the Karmawibhangga relief: A Buddhist iconography of Borobudur
Background: Borobudur Temple in Indonesia is one of the world's UNESCO World Heritage sites, known for its beautiful architecture, with reliefs, sculptures, and carved stone. The Karmawibhangga reliefs, hidden at the temple’s foot, uniquely illustrate the law of karma through cause-and-effect vignettes. Despite their fragmented preservation, these reliefs reveal flora as active narrative elements, though their species and symbolic roles remain un…
Three Faces of Urban Foraging: Recreational, Subsistence, and Traditional Practices in Indonesia
Continuity and change in Sundanese use of wild vegetables: A historical ethnobotany analysis
Background: Java’s favorable climate and volcanic soils have supported a rich variety of edible plants, shaping biodiversity and food systems. The Sundanese of West Java have a culinary tradition emphasizing fresh vegetables, especially lalab, which are raw or lightly cooked and served with chili paste (sambal), that historically played a central dietary role. Methods: Historical data were sourced from J. J. Ochse’s Indische Groenten (1931) and a…
Botanical trends in global skin care: A Bibliometric Analysis
Background: The trend of using botanical-based ingredients in skin care is booming in the global cosmetics industry. A comprehensive and global bibliometric analysis of this field has never been conducted. This study aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis of the current literature from 2000 to 2024 on the use of botanical ingredients in skin care. This analysis aims to identify global and comprehensive research trends and develop future research…
Bio-cultural habits of plant consumption in the food system of traditional Sasak's villages (Indonesia)
Background: The Sasak people are the Indigenous population of Lombok Island. In a rural context, traditional villages (desa adat) represent the most conservative segment of Sasak’s ethnicity, where they continue to uphold original customs and bio-culturally preserve the traditional ecological knowledge (TEK). A significant aspect of TEK relates to plant-based foods and their consumption habits. This study aimed to elucidate dietary habits associa…
Open letter: The need for a site‐based biodiversity standard measuring and certifying impacts from nature‐based projects
Despite growing investment in restoration, weak accountability and poor biodiversity monitoring mean many projects fail to achieve ecological recovery. The Global Biodiversity Standard (TGBS) offers a practical way to ensure that restoration finance delivers measurable gains for nature. By providing independent, site-based verification and engaging local experts, TGBS builds trust, transparency and equity in restoration practice. Its adoption cou…
A systematic review of ethnobotanical study in Indonesia: Diversity and cultural patterns of medicinal plant use
A culturally salient core of medicinal plants was identified alongside unique regional adaptations. However, the existing literature is compromised by weak taxonomic validation and non-standardized reporting. Future research priorities must include the documentation of neglected regions and the enforcement of rigorous, voucher-based methodologies
Geography (15 works) · Biology (13 works) · Ethnobotany (11 works) · Medicinal plants (10 works) · Pacific and Southeast Asian Studies (10 works) · Ecology (9 works) · Medicine (8 works) · Traditional medicine (8 works) · Agroforestry (6 works) · Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies (6 works)