CURUP KAMI

Orchid : Thrixspermum subulatum (Blume) Rchb.f. 1868 From Rejang Land Sumatra

2011-03-22T11:54:00.000+07:00

Here some orchid from Rejang Land, this is Thrixspermum subulatum from section Dendrocola, Common Name or Meaning The Tapering Thrixspermum [Possibly refers to the apex of the leaves], very easy to find this on wild nature in Rejang land, from Middle Curup till South Curup you can see it hangging on the tree.

Synonyms Aerides subulata (Blume) Lindl. 1833; *Dendrocolla subulata Blume 1825; Sarcochilus subulatus (Blume) Rchb.f. 1863; Thrixspermum falcilobum Schltr. 1906

Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Monocots
Order:	Asparagales
Family:	Orchidaceae
Subfamily:	Epidendroideae
Tribe:	Vandeae
Subtribe:	Aeridinae
Genus:	Thrixspermum
Species:	T. subulatum

Image Location : Teladan Village, South Curup District Rejang Lebong Regency

References :

http://orchid.unibas.ch/phpMyHerbarium/2044426/1////specimen.php
http://www.orchidspecies.com/thrixsubulatum.htm

Butterfly : Black & White Helen Butterfly Female form/Papilio nephelus albolineatus Forbes, 1885 From Rejang Land Sumatra

2011-03-22T11:22:00.002+07:00

Black and White Helen butterfly is species of swallowtail butterfly, this picture is female form from Papilio Nephelus albolineatus, i found this butterfly at Air Lanang Village with 840 asl.synonym with Papilio nephelus saturnus, Rothschild, 1895. For today the Papilio Nephelus sp is very rare and present in IUCN Red data.

Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Papilionidae
Genus:	Papilio
Species:	P. nephelus albolineatus

Image Location: Air Lanang Village, South Curup DIstrict, Rejang Lebong Regency

References ;

http://www.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/papilionoidea/papilionidae/papilioninae/papilio/index.html

Flora : Vanda Helvola From Rejang Land Sumatra

2011-02-10T09:28:00.000+07:00

Vanda helvola is an species in the genus Vanda.Plant blooms from spring to summer with three to five 5 cm flowers. Flowers are 5 cm wide and slightly fragrant.

Plants are found growing in the montane and riverine forest of Java, Sumatra, Borneo and Western Malaysia at elevations around 400 to 1500 meters

Vanda Helvola in Situ

Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Monocots
Order:	Asparagales
Family:	Orchidaceae
Subfamily:	Epidendroideae
Tribe:	Vandeae
Subtribe:	Aeridinae
Genus:	Vanda
Species:	V. Helvola

Image Location: Middle Curup District

References :

http://orchids.wikia.com/wiki/Vanda_helvola

Fauna : Green Small Cicada - Pomponia Picta From Rejang Lebong Sumatra

2011-02-10T09:04:00.001+07:00

Pomponia is a genus of cicada, a family of insects. Most of the largest types of cicadas are in this genus. Pomponia picta is the small green cicada with size approx 6-7 cm long.

Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Hemiptera
Family:	Cicadidae
Genus:	Pomponia
Species:	P.Picta
Binomial name
*Pompinia Picta* (Walker, 1868)

Image Location : Middle Curup District

Flora : Zingiber odoriferum Blume From Rejang Land Sumatra

2011-02-02T11:05:00.000+07:00

Many kind of this plant grow in this land,and this one called Zingiber odoriferum Blume,and i would say Thank to Tunjang and his friend DR. John Mood and Ida Theilade to help us to identify this plant, so now i can show this photo to the readers

Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Monocots
(unranked):	Commelinids
Order:	Zingiberales
Family:	Zingiberaceae
Genus:	Zingiber
Species:	Z. odoriferum Blume

Image Location : Simpang Poak, Curup Tengah District, Rejang Lebong Regency

Plant : Hornstedtia minor From Rejang Land Sumatra

2011-01-27T10:47:00.000+07:00

Hornstedtia minor is a member of Zingiberaceae family, this plant i found at small forest near my town, some species of Hornstedtia was eaten by some people and have sweet and sour taste, but for this plant i didn't taste it so i can't tell the taste is sweet or sour.

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Devision: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Zingiberaceae
Genus: Hornstedtia
Species: H. Minor (Blume) Schumann

Image Location : Talang Rimbo Lama Village, Middle Curup District
References :

Thank To (Identify by ): Jhon Mood Zingiberaceae Taxonomist Advisor, Lyon Arboretum Uni. of Hawaii
Thank To Tun Jang

Plant :Amomum compactum Solander ex Maton From Rejang Land Sumatra

2011-01-27T10:11:00.000+07:00

This photo is sample of Amomum compactum Solander ex Maton althougt some report said this native java but i dont know why this plant can be in sumatra. and i think some people deliberately to plant them.

amomum is part of ginger and have many species, Amomum compactum Solander ex Maton or known as Kapulaga are used as flavorings in both food and drink, as cooking spices and as a medicine

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
(unranked): Commelinids
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Zingiberaceae
Genus: Amomum
Species: Amomum compactum Solander ex Maton

but in not far from the first photo that i was taken, i found the same species with Amomum compactum Solander ex Maton, and i think have differences with the first photo.

this is some sample of the second Amomum compactum Solander ex Maton that i found at small forest not far from the first photo, i need confirmation from all readers about the second photos of this , could it be same with Amomum compactum Solander ex Maton or not, from the leaf, stem and the flower have same but when i taste the fruits, the taste was different with the first photo.

Image Location :Talang Rimbo Lama Village , Middle Curup District
References :

Indentification photo confirm by Jane Droop
http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/taxon.pl?101007

Plant : Zingiber inflexum Blume From Rejang Land Sumatra

2011-01-27T09:19:00.000+07:00

Zingiber inflexum Blume belong zingiber genus, this is a picture i found at elevation 700 above sea level in Rejang Lebong Regency, many kind of this zingiber grow in this land with a variety of colors shapes and sizes. Before in report this is native to java, and now we can show evidence if this is also native to sumatra, with help of my friend Tun Jang and his friend ( Ida Theilade Member of IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) on threatened trees ). now i can tell you all if this is Zingiber inflexum Blume.

Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Monocots
(unranked):	Commelinids
Order:	Zingiberales
Family:	Zingiberaceae
Genus:	Zingiber
Species:	Z. inflexum

Image Location : Talang Rimbo Lama Village, Middle Curup District, Rejang Lebong Regency

References :

Photo idenify by Ida Theilade Member of IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) on threatened trees and thank to Tun Jang
http://zipcodezoo.com/Plants/Z/Zingiber_inflexum/

Moth : Monkey Moth - Eupterote Asclepiades From Rejang Land Sumatra

2011-01-17T09:13:00.000+07:00

Not many data about this moth, but this is a moth that captured from Rejang Land Sumatra, this moth known as Monkey Moth or eupterote asclepiades.

Male Form Eupterote Asclepiades.

Female Form Eupterote Asclepiades.

Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Sub Order:	Glossata
Super Family:	Bombycoidea
Family:	Eupterotidae
Genus:	Eupterote
Species:	E. Asclepiades

Image Location :

Male Form : Teladan Village, South Curup District
Female Form Talang Rimbo Lama Village, Middle Curup District

References :

Thank To Tunjang ( Rejang-lebong.blogspot ) for the ID
J.D. Holloway, The Moths of Borneo Part 3, page 66
http://www.jpmoth.org/~dmoth/Haruta%20Collection/65_Eupterotidae/Eupterote%20asclepiades/CBM-ZI%2025963.jpg
http://www.jpmoth.org/~dmoth/Haruta%20Collection/65_Eupterotidae/Eupterote%20asclepiades/CBM-ZI%2025963U.jpg

Flower: Pholidota imbricata from Rejang Land Sumatra

2011-01-12T10:19:00.001+07:00

The genus is widespread though South-East Asia, extending to China, New Guinea, Australia and some Pacific Islands. Some fifty five species are known in this genus.

this image taken from wild nature at middle curup regency, grow at palm tree

Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Monocots
Order:	Asparagales
Family:	Orchidaceae
Subfamily:	Epidendroideae
Tribe:	Coelogyneae
Genus:	Pholidota
Species:	Pholidota Imbricata

image location : midde curup district area

references :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pholidota_(orchid)
http://www.orchidspng.com/Pholidota.html

Flower: Amorphophallus titanum from Rejang Land Sumatra

2011-01-12T09:45:00.000+07:00

one mont ago i found this Amorphophallus titanum,grow on the slopes of the cliff not far away from the other withered Amorphophallus titanum

this flower very famous in my town, the local people called Bungei Kibut, many kind of bungei kibut which grow in rejang land ,from the big one until the small size, this one have 2 meter hight from the ground.

Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Monocots
Order:	Alismatales
Family:	Araceae
Subfamily:	Aroideae
Tribe:	Thomsonieae
Genus:	Amorphophallus
Species:	A. titanum

Image Location : Kali Drauf Cliff, South Curup District

Flower : Kibut Flower / Elephant Foot Yam - Amorphophallus Campanulatus From Rejang Land Sumatra

2010-12-20T16:05:00.001+07:00

Amorphophallus (from Ancient Greek amorphos, "without form, misshapen" + phallos, "penis", referring to the shape of the prominent spadix) is a large genus of some 170 tropical and subtropical tuberous herbaceous plants from the Arum family (Araceae). A few species are edible as "famine foods" after careful preparation to remove irritating chemicals.and this is a amorphophallus campanulatus known as elephant foot yam.

this elephant foot yam or amorphophallus campanulatus i found at Talang Rimbo Lama Village Rejang Lebong Sumatra,the local people said this isa Kibut Flower.

this flower not to big the diameter is approx 40 cm and high is approx 30-35 cm

Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Monocots
Order:	Alismatales
Family:	Araceae
Subfamily:	Aroideae
Genus:	Amorphophallus
Species:	A. campanulatus

Synonyms
*Amorphophallus paeoniifolius*

Image Location : Talang Rimbo Lama Village,South Curup District, Rejang Lebong Regency,

References:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amorphophallus

Flora : Lily Leaf Acriopsis or Acriopsis Liliifolia from Rejang Land Sumatra

2010-12-11T12:37:00.001+07:00

Lily Leaf Acriopsis or Acriopsis liliifolia with small to medium sized epiphyte, clustered, ovoid, 5-7 noded pseudobulbs and carries 3-4 apical, coriaceous, linear, obtuse leaves, 13 to 18 cm.

Flower Size 1/2" [1.25 cm]

Moderate shade and humidity as well as hot to warm conditions are required with a dry period when not growing and then ample water while in growth to have this epiphytic orchid bloom in the spring and summer on a basal, 22" [25 cm] long, erect, paniculate inflorescence with many [to 200] flowers arising basally with basal sheaths where it is found in Thailand, Indochina, Malaysia, Indonesia, Borneo, Sulawesi, New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Northern Australia and the Philippines from sealevel to under 1600 meters in altitude in lowland swamps and montane forests as well as semi-deciduous and deciduous dry lowland forests at elevations of sealevel to 700 meters. This small to medium sized epiphyte has small, clustered, ovoid, 5 to 7 noded pseudobulbs and carries 3 to 4 apical, coriaceous, linear, obtuse leaves and has a symbiotic relationship with ants.

Synonyms Acriopsis annamica Finet 1911; Acriopsis crispa Griff.; Acriopsis floribunda Ames 1920; Acriopsis griffithii Rchb. f. 1854; Acriopsis harae Tuyama 1964; Acriopsis insulari-silvatica Fukuy. 1938; !Acriopsis javanica Reinw. ex Blume 1823; Acriopsis javanica var. auriculata Minderh. & de Vogel 1986; Acriopsis javanica var. floribunda (Ames) Minderh. & de Vogel 1986; Acriopsis liliifolia var. auriculata (Minderh. & de Vogel) J.J.Wood 2001 ; Acriopsis picta Lindl. 1843; Acriopsis nelsoniana F.M. Bailey 1883; Acriopsis papuana Kraenzl. ex K. Schum. & Lauterb. 1905; Acriopsis philippinensis Ames 1908; Acriopsis picta Lindl. 1843; Acriopsis sumatrana Schltr. 1900; *Epidendrum liliifolium Koenig 1791; Spathoglottis trivalvis Lindl. 1828

Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Monocots
Order:	Asparagales
Family:	Orchidaceae
Subfamily:	Epidendroideae
Tribe:	Podochilaeae
Subtribe:	Eriinae
Alliance:	Ceratostylis
Genus:	Acriopsis
Species:	A. Liliifolia

Identification credit: Tun Jang (http://rejang-lebong.blogspot.com)

Image Location : Teladan Village, South Curup District, Rejang Lebong Regency

References :

http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Lily%20Leaf%20Acriopsis.html
http://www.orchidspecies.com/acriojavanica.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acriopsis

Butterfly : Spangle - Papilio Protenor Demetrius From Rejang Land Sumatra

2010-09-20T09:51:00.000+07:00

Still from papilio genus, this is a Papilio Protenor Demetrius, also called Spangle is a member of the family PAPILIONIDAE. The basic colour of Papilio protenor is brown or black.

Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Papilionidae
Genus:	Papilio
Species:	P. protenor demetrius

Image Location : Teladan Village, South Curup District, Rejang Lebong Regency
References :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papilio_protenor
http://en.butterflycorner.net/Papilio-protenor-Spangle.1243.0.html

Butterfly : Great Mormon - Papilio Memnon ab Erebinus from Rejang Land Sumatra

2010-09-20T09:41:00.000+07:00

Papilio Memnon ab Erebinus is a large butterfly that belongs to the Swallowtail family ,The basic colour of Papilio memnon is black.

Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Papilionidae
Subfamily:	Papilioninae
Genus:	Papilio
Species:	P. memnon ab Erebinus

Image Location : Teladan Village, South Curup District, Rejang Lebong Regency
References :

http://en.butterflycorner.net/Papilio-memnon-Great-Mormon.1248.0.html
http://www.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/papilionoidea/papilionidae/papilioninae/papilio/index.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Mormon

Butterfly : The Painted Jezebel - Delias Hyparete Despoliata from Rejang Land Sumatra

2010-07-27T18:27:00.000+07:00

This is the second picture of delias i have, before in april 2009 i found this one too, still make me confiuse about this one, Delias Hyparete Itohi or Delias Hyparete Despoliata?

Delias Hyparete Itohi only can be found at Semelue Island, because this Delias not from that island so i think this is will be Delias Hyparete Despoliata, even though have same form with Delias Hyparete Itohi in the red spots.

Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Superfamily:	Papilionoidea
Family:	Pieridae
Genus:	Delias
Species:	D. hyparete despoliata

Location : Teladan Village, South Curup District, Rejang Lebong Regency

References :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delias_hyparete
http://curupkami.blogspot.com/2009/04/butterfly-delias-hyparete-despoliata.html
Thank to mr/mrs Lesday from Delias UK web site

Plant : Amorphophallus.sp From Rejang Land Sumatra

2010-07-14T18:33:00.000+07:00

This is Amorphophallus.sp that i found at Teladan Village,but these flowers have withered when found,This flower is very popular in this town which is often called the Bunga Bangkai / corpse flower.The Big Armophoplus called Amorphophallus Titanum, and this is the small one Amorphophallus.sp or maybe this is a Armophoplus Gigas.

and at Draup Riverside,near The Draup water Fall i found too the other Amorphophallus

from all picture above, i think this is a species of Amorphophallus Gigas

Scientific Classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Monocots
Order:	Alismatales
Family:	Araceae
Subfamily:	Aroideae
Tribe:	Thomsonieae
Genus:	Amorphophallus
Species:	Amorphophallus.sp

Location : Draup Water Fall and Teladan Village, Curup District, Rejang Lebong Regency

Plant : Roselle/Rosela - Hibiscus Sabdariffa from Rejang Land Sumatra

2010-07-07T22:40:00.001+07:00

The roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is a species of Hibiscus native to the Old World tropics, used for the production of bast fibre and as an infusion. It is an annual or perennial herb or woody-based subshrub, growing to 2–2.5 m (7–8 ft) tall. The leaves are deeply three- to five-lobed, 8–15 cm (3–6 in) long, arranged alternately on the stems.
The flowers are 8–10 cm (3–4 in) in diameter, white to pale yellow with a dark red spot at the base of each petal, and have a stout fleshy calyx at the base, 1–2 cm (0.39–0.79 in) wide, enlarging to 3–3.5 cm (1.2–1.4 in), fleshy and bright red as the fruit matures. It takes about six months to mature.

Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Eudicots
(unranked):	Rosids
Order:	Malvales
Family:	Malvaceae
Genus:	Hibiscus
Species:	H. sabdariffa
Binomial name
*Hibiscus sabdariffa* L.

The plant is considered to have antihypertensive properties. Primarily, the plant is cultivated for the production for bast fibre from the stem of the plant. The fibre may be used as a substitute for jute in making burlap. Hibiscus, specifically Roselle, has been used in folk medicine as a diuretic, mild laxative, and treatment for cardiac and nerve diseases and cancer.
The red calyces of the plant are increasingly exported to America and Europe, where they are used as food colourings. Germany is the main importer. It can also be found in markets (as flowers or syrup) in some places such as France, where there are Senegalese immigrant communities. The green leaves are used like a spicy version of spinach. They give flavour to the Senegalese fish and rice dish thiéboudieune. Proper records are not kept, but the Senegalese government estimates national production and consumption at 700 t (770 short tons) per year. Also in Myanmar their green leaves are the main ingredient in making chin baung kyaw curry.

In East Africa, the calyx infusion, called "Sudan tea", is taken to relieve coughs. Roselle juice, with salt, pepper, asafetida and molasses, is taken as a remedy for biliousness.
The heated leaves are applied to cracks in the feet and on boils and ulcers to speed maturation. A lotion made from leaves is used on sores and wounds. The seeds are said to be diuretic and tonic in action and the brownish-yellow seed oil is claimed to heal sores on camels. In India, a decoction of the seeds is given to relieve dysuria, strangury and mild cases of dyspepsia. Brazilians attribute stomachic, emollient and resolutive properties to the bitter roots.

Location : Teladan Village, South Curup District, Rejang Lebong Regency

References :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roselle_(plant)
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/2112/

Butterfly : The Commander - Moduza procris minoe from Rejang Land Sumatra

2010-07-05T18:25:00.000+07:00

The Commander (Moduza procris), sometimes included in the genus Limenitis), is a medium-sized, strikingly coloured brush-footed butterfly found in Asia. The Commander has a wingspan of about 6 to 7.5 cm. The upperside of its wings are a bright reddish brown. Towards the centre of the wing are broad white spots. In flight, one can see a bright red brown butterfly with a white band forming a 'V shape'. There are also a few white spots scattered on the wings. Its hindwings have crenulated margins. The undersides of the wings are a whitish gray toward the base and have a row of dull reddish brown and a row of black spots along the margins.

The male and female are similar in appearance.

Conservation status
Not evaluated (IUCN 2.3)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
(unranked):	Rhopalocera
Superfamily:	Papilionoidea
Family:	Nymphalidae
Subfamily:	Limenitidinae
Tribe:	Limenitidini
Genus:	Moduza
Species:	*M. procris minoe*
Binomial name
*Moduza procris* (Cramer, 1777)
Synonyms
Limenitis procris (Cramer, 1777)

Location : Teladan Village,South Curup District, Rejang Lebong Regency

References :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moduza_procris
http://www.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/papilionoidea/nymphalidae/limenitidinae/moduza/index.html
http://yutaka.it-n.jp/lim2/720830010.html
http://yutaka.it-n.jp/lim2/720830001.html

Flora : Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema commutatum) From Rejang Land Sumatra

2010-07-02T12:54:00.000+07:00

Aglaonema, sri rejeki, or chinese evergreen is a genus of about 40 species of foliage plants in the family Araceae, native to the tropical swamps and rainforests of southeastern Asia from Bangladesh east to the Philippines and north to southern China.

They are herbaceous perennial plants growing to 20-150 cm in height. The leaves are alternate on the stems, lanceolate to narrowly ovate, dark to medium green, 10-45 cm long and 4-16 cm broad, depending on the species. The flowers are relatively inconspicuous, white or greenish-white spathes that can give way to red berries.

Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Monocots
(unranked):	Asterids
Order:	Alismatales
Family:	Araceae
Genus:	Aglaonema
Species:	Aglaonema commutatum

Location : Draup river side Teladan Village, South Curup District, Rejang Lebong Regency

References :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aglaonema
Thank to Tonny Rodd for the identify

Butterfly : Small Blackveined Albatross or Appias libythea olferna from Rejang Land Sumatra

2010-05-30T09:13:00.001+07:00

Small Blackveined Albatross or Appias libythea olferna,the small butterfly belong the the Family Pieridae is very common in sumatra, you can find it at grassland,gardens , roadsides and they are very love sun shine.

Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Pieridae
Genus:	Appias
Species:	A. libythea olferna

Image Location: Teladan Village, South Curup District, Rejang Lebong Regency

References :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appias_libythea
http://www.angelfire.com/journal2/chinfahshin/pierinae/libythe2.html
http://www.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/papilionoidea/pieridae/pierinae/appias/index.html

Butterfly : Three-spot Grass yellow - Eurema blanda from Rejang Land Sumatra

2010-03-22T23:13:00.000+07:00

Eurema blanda or Three-spot grass yellow belongs to the butterfly family Pieridae,this is a small butterfly with black marginal marks on the wings.

Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Pieridae
Genus:	Eurema
Species:	E. blanda

Image Location : Air Pikat Village,Bermani Ulu District, Rejang Lebong Regency

References :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurema_blanda
http://www.fzi.uni-freiburg.de/InsectPestKey-long%20version/eurema.htm
http://www.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/papilionoidea/pieridae/coliadinae/eurema/

Plant : Helminthostachys zeylanica from Rejang Land Sumatra

2010-02-09T23:37:00.002+07:00

Helminthostachys zeylanica is a terrestrial, herbaceous, fern-like plant of southeastern Asia and Australia,but i don't know what the common name in Rejang Land. The genus Helminthostachys is monotypic and, just like the other members of its family, it has clusters of sporangia on stems of fertile, spike-like fronds.

The rhizome of this annual plant is short, creeping, underground, and stout. They can bear either a solitary frond or several fronds. Leaves are lanceolate with the margins entire or irregularly serrate.

The frond spike arises from the base of the leaves with its own stipe. Below the spike is a sterile leafy segment (the trophophore). Both it and the sporophore arise from a common petiole.

this plant can be use for medicine to treat bleeding and headache

Scientific Classification :

Kingdom:	Plantae
Division:	Pteridophyta
Class:	Psilotopsida
Order:	Ophioglossales
Family:	Botrychiaceae
Genus:	Helminthostachys
Species:	H. zeylanica

Binominal Name :

Helminthostachys zeylanica (L.) Hook.

Image Location : Dusun Baru Village,Kotapadang District, Rejang Lebong Regency

References :

Thank to Mr. Tony Rodd for helping me identify this plant
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helminthostachys

Culture : Mengandak

2010-02-09T23:37:00.000+07:00

Mengandak comes from the word andak, in the Rejang language means "stop", so can be interpreted as "stop in place"

when they are dancing and move near to the border, they will stop dancing, they are not satisfied with dancing, so the dancers express what they feel through sambai.both man and woman dancers sit againts each others in the middle of hall, which redap, lamps, baskets of betel are put in front of them, both man and woman hold their fan,then cover their faces.While accompanied by elder of sambai They will deliver their words and reciprocated rhyme to each others in sambai, Once satisfied deliver his words, each of them stood up to dance again.

from hand movements, fingers and worship can represent their understanding, whether they are not agree or disagree to their partner. For example, when the first worship comes, they will release their right hand off to the right or down.

Sambai andak is performed during kejei, sambai usually is not related with sumbai, because the bachelor Bachelorette sambai have different languages and rhythms.

besides those were mentioned above, there are also using the rhythm :

1. Berjung
2. Berdai
3. Mendula
4. Geritan

Musical Instruments

1. Ginggong
2. Rebana,
3. Ketipung.
4. Gendang panjang.

by : Andy Armanda – Radio FOUR FM Curup

source: asal usul adat bimbang di tanah rejang – A.sani ( http://rejang-lebong.blogspot.com )

Edited by : Curupkami

Fruit : Kisip Fruit (Baccaurea.sp ) from Rejang Land Sumatra

2010-02-07T11:44:00.000+07:00

"Kisip Ijat Mileak" ( Kisip Red Seed ) that is pharase in rejang people, Kisip fruits (Baccaurea.sp ) is simmilar with rambai fruit (Baccaurea dulcis ) but kisip have small size than rambai, the pulp is red and gives a sweet and slightly sourish taste.

Scientific classification

Kingdom:	Plantae
Division:	Magnoliophyta
Class:	Magnoliopsida
Order:	Malpighiales
Family:	Phyllanthaceae
Genus:	Baccaurea
Species:	Baccaurea.sp