| dc.description.abstract | The potential for honeybee cultivation in Indonesia remains very
promising due to the rich diversity of vegetation that provides continuous sources
of nectar and pollen throughout the year. However, the reduction of forest cover
and the lack of scientific data on forage plant species have become obstacles in the
management of honeybee farming, particularly in rural areas such as Sijambur
Village, Ronggurnihuta Subdistrict, Samosir Regency. This research aimed to
identify various plant species that serve as potential forage sources for honeybees
and to develop a flowering calendar of nectar and pollen-producing plants in
Sijambur Village. The study was conducted through field observations, interviews,
and literature reviews at three observation sites within a 900-meter radius from
beekeeping points. was applied to determine species composition, density, and
dominance around the research sites. The results identified 47 plant species that
serve as forage sources for honeybees, consisting of shrubs, trees, herbs, and
parasitic plants. Dominant species include Coffea arabica, Syzygium aromaticum,
Musa paradisiaca, and Calliandra calothyrsus. Most species bloom throughout the
year, while others flower seasonally or irregularly. The diversity and continuous
availability of these forage plants indicate that Sijambur Village has great potential
for the sustainable development of Apis cerana and Trigona sp. honeybee
cultivation, which contributes not only to ecological balance through pollination
but also to improving the local community’s economic welfare. | en_US |
