The purpose of this study is to contribute to the development of knowledge-based on local wisdom by describing the origins and techniques of using Kumpai Babulu grass (Paspalidium punctatum), botanical description and its importance to the community of watermelon farmers in Bangaris, Palangka Raya. This study uses descriptive qualitative methods with three stages; preliminary study, ethnobotanical survey and data collection. Data collection was carried out through 4 research instruments which consist of observation, interviews, documentation and literature study. The data obtained were analyzed descriptively with validity techniques using data triangulation. The results showed that the community of watermelon farmers in Bangaris-Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan have cultivated Kumpai Babulu (Paspalidium punctatum) as an organic mulch in watermelon farming, a technique used as a legacy from generation to generation from their hometown, Negara, Hulu Sungai Selatan, South Kalimantan. They have utilized two techniques in processing Kumpai Babulu mulch, by spraying herbicides and rolling techniques until the grass dries and is ready to be used as mulch. Watermelon farmers’ community in Bangaris were also utilizing these species as animal feed and organic fertilizer. This shows that Kumpai Babulu (Paspalidium punctatum) has an important role, especially for the economy of the community.

Based on the analysis of needs, it is known that Ethnobotany learning in the Biology Tadris study program at IAIN Palangka Raya has not used integrated Islamic teaching materials, lecturers and students need integrated Islamic Ethnobotany textbooks that are valid for use in learning. This study aims to describe the validity of the integrated Islamic Ethnobotany textbook based on the 3D PageFlip. This research is part of development research with the ADDIE development model. This study uses a quantitative descriptive method for feasibility assessment based on the expert review (including two material expert validators, two media expert validators, and two interpreter expert validators) using a questionnaire. The results of the study indicate that the assessment of the material expert is 94.5% (very valid), the assessment of the media expert is 90% (very valid), and the assessment of the interpreter is 90% (very valid). Thus, textbooks can be declared very valid and suitable for use in learning.

This study aimed to describe the creative thinking ability of biology students in the ethnobotany course. The type of research used was descriptive research using a quantitative approach. The research subjects were 28 students taking ethnobotany courses in the Biology Study Program at IAIN Palangka Raya. The data were collected using the question instrument. Fluency, flexibility, originality, elaboration, and evaluation indicators of creative thinking ability. The results show that students' creative thinking abilities were divided into high, medium, and low. The creative thinking ability of biology students was dominantly in the low category. The students' creative thinking ability in the high category was evaluation. Furthermore, the students' creative thinking ability in the medium category was fluency, and the low categories were flexibility, originality, and elaboration. These results urged that teaching materials be developed to improve students' creative thinking ability.ABSTRAK: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kemampuan berpikir kreatif mahasiswa tadris biologi pada mata kuliah etnobotani. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian deskriptif dengan menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif. Subjek penelitian adalah 28 mahasiswa yang sedang menempuh mata kuliah etnobotani pada program studi tadris biologi di IAIN Palangka Raya. Pengambilan data menggunakan instrumen soal. Indikator kemampuan berpikir kreatif yang digunakan yaitu fluency, flexibility, originality, elaboration, dan evaluation. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan berpikir kreatif mahasiswa dibagi menjadi tiga kategori yaitu tinggi, sedang dan rendah. Kemampuan berpikir kreatif mahasiswa tadris biologi pada mata kuliah etnobotani yang dominan adalah dalam kategori rendah. Kemampuan berpikir kreatif mahasiswa yang kategori tinggi yaitu evaluasi, kategori sedang yaitu kelancaran dan kategori rendah yaitu fleksibilitas, orisinalitas, dan elaborasi. Hasil ini mengindikasikan bahwa perlu dikembangkan bahan ajar untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kreatif mahasiswa.