IDENTIFIKASI TANAMAN HANJUANG (CORDYLINE FRUTICOSA) DI KEBUN RAYA BOGOR SEBAGAI TANAMAN LANSKAP BERDASARKAN MORFOLOGI DAN ANATOMINYA

Abstract

Hanjuang (Cordyline fruticosa) is perennial plant which has function as protective plant and barrier in rice fields or fields. The research purpose was to determine Hanjuang (Cordyline fruticosa) plant based on morphology and anatomy. The research method used was descriptive qualitative. Samples were taken at Bogor Botanical Gardens. The anatomy Observed under microscope light with magnification 100-400 times. The research resulted that leaves morphology showed pointed apical and base, arrangement pinnate bones, flesh like paper, lanceolate shape, smooth surface, choppy edges, bright purple when exposed to sunlight and purple when is not, and type leaf sheath. Moreover, leaves, stems, and roots have support tissue in form of colenchyma. The anatomy of stem and root showed transport tissue but xylem observed larger than its phloem. Root showed radially shape. Leaves has an actinositic stomata and content ergastic in the form of needle crystals. Leaves could be seen purple in water and changes when to yellow and green after some drops of basic solutions. It showed that Hanjuang (Cordyline fruticosa) leaves contain anthocyanin but no carotenoid.