PERBANDINGAN MORFOLOGI DUA JENIS FABACEAE Erythrina variegata L. dan Senna siamea (Lam.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby DI UNIVERSITAS RIAU

Abstract

Fabaceae is a flowering plant family that well known as legume. Members of this family have been widely used due to its benefit. Two Fabaceae species that grown in University of Riau area are Erythrina variegata, as cover or ornamental crops, and Senna siamea, as shade trees. This study aimed to characterize the morphological differences between these species. The speciments were collected from the field using exploration method. The morphological characters were then documented and characterized in detail. The results showed that E. variegata and S. siamea have different morphological characters in the shape of leaf and flower characteristics.