Abstract:
Stomatal and epidermal characteristic play important role in taxonomical works
of ferns. The purpose of this study was to compare the stomata and epidermis
characteristics of two Nephrolepis species collected from Pekanbaru, Riau, namely
Nephrolepis biserrata and Nephrolepis cordifolia. Samples were collected from the
field using the exploration method. Stomata preparations were made using the replica
method. Characteristics of stomata and epidermis that distinguish between two
nephrolepis species were the type, the shape and size, the number and distribution of
stomata, as well as the shape of epidermal cells.