Diversity and utilization of bamboo (Bambusoideae) in five islands around Riau Province, Indonesia

Fitmawati, Saputri NA, Hartanto S, Resida E, Kholifah SN, Kapli H, Sofiyanti N, Wahibah NN, Khairijon

Published: June 2020

The diversity and functions of bamboo in peatlands were determined. Five genera, 17 species, and three varieties were identified and delineated into two groups. The most closely related species were Bambusa vulgaris Schard. Ex Wendl. var. striata and B. vulgaris Schard. Ex Wendl. var. vulgaris, whereas the most distantly related species were Gigantochloa kuring Widjaja and Gigantochloa atter (Kurz). Bamboo had 21 types of uses and is generally used as a soil-retaining plant and a clean-water filter. B. vulgaris Schard. Ex Wendl. var. vulgaris had multiple purposes and showed adaptability to all types of habitats. This species has the potential to be developed in peatland areas.

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Fitmawati, Saputri NA, Hartanto S, Resida E, Kholifah SN, Kapli H, Sofiyanti N, Wahibah NN, Khairijon (2020). Diversity and utilization of bamboo (Bambusoideae) in five islands around Riau Province, Indonesia. SABRAO J Breed Genet 52(2):177–190