MORPHOLOGY VS. TAXONOMY IN THE FAMILY PANDANACEAE: A CASE STUDY IN THE JAVANESE SPECIES
ABSTRACT: Morphology vs.
taxonomy in the family Pandanaceae: a case study in the Javanese species.
Reinwardtia 13(4): 317-330. — Since a large number of characters are now known
for Freycinetia Gaudich. and Pandanus Parkinson species, it appears useful to
consider their use in identifying plants from Java. Fieldwork carried out for
this study has provided stronger foundation for understanding morphological
variation within the species. This study was undertaken to have a better
understanding on the morphology of the family in order to make a better species
delimitation. Characters of habit, stem, leaves, auricles, bracts, peduncle and
pedicel, inflorescence, staminate flowers (male), pistillate flowers (female),
cephalia and berries were found useful in delimitation and identification of
Javanese Freycinetia, while characters of habit, stem, prop root, marginal
spine, leaves, bracts, inflorescentia, peduncle, staminate flowers (male),
pistillate flowers (female), cephalia, drupes were found to be useful for
distinguishing among species of Javanese Pandanus.
Author: SRI ENDARTI RAHAYU, TATIK
CHIKMAWATI
Journal Code: jpbiologigg120011
