Abstract:
Genus Bambusa spp. is the most common species recorded in Riau Province. The
purpose of this research was to find out the diversity of bamboo, by identifying and
examining the species. This study was used an exploratory method, by searching for Bamboo,
both wild and cultivated in Rokan Hulu, and describing the types and benefits of Bamboo and
making identification keys. The results of this study showed that there were five species and
one varieties of bamboos, namely B. blumeana, B. glaucophylla, B. multiplex, B. vulgaris, B.
vulgaris var. striata.
