Eka Karya Botanical Garden Plants 100 Trees in Nuanu, Tabanan

Eka Karya Botanical Garden in Bedugul, Bali, has planted 100 saplings in Nuanu, Beraban Village, Tabanan Regency to support environmental conservation at the tourist site. ‘We hope to support the creation of a greener, healthier, and more sustainable environment,’ said Deputy Head of Horticulture East, Hadhiyyah N. Cahyono. Three species were planted: majegau trees (Dysoxylum densiflorum), buni (Antidesma bunius), and yellow champaca trees (Magnolia champaca). He added that majegau is a member of the Meliaceae family, found in southern China, Myanmar, Thailand, the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java, Bali and Nusa Tenggara, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and the Philippines. In Bali, majegau plays a crucial role in Hindu religious ceremonies and is used in traditional medicine. Medically, majegau contains antibacterial and cytotoxic properties. Buni belongs to the Phyllanthaceae family and originates from tropical and subtropical regions. It is used to treat various ailments and medical conditions, including rheumatism, pneumonia, digestive and metabolic disorders, and to eliminate roundworms and pinworms. Buni leaves contain flavonoids, tannins, saponins, and alkaloids, which aid anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activities, and support collagen synthesis. Yellow champaca trees belong to the Magnoliaceae family, originating from India and widely distributed across Indo-China, Malaysia, Sumatra, Java, and southwestern China. Yellow champaca is commonly used in traditional medicine for its antioxidant, antibacterial, and antimalarial properties, as well as treating various ailments. In Bali, champaca flowers are used in religious offerings and traditional ceremonies. ‘Environmental conservation efforts cannot be achieved individually but require collaboration from various stakeholders,’ he said.