Abstract:
Banana is a member of the genus Musa family Musaceae which has high diversity and
is widely cultivated in Indonesia, including in Tapung Hilir District, Kampar Regency,
Riau. The purpose of this study was to identify similarities in the morphological
characters of two banana cultivars found in Tapung Hilir District, namely Kepok and
Raja Sereh. This research was conducted from June to September 2022. The
morphological characters found have been described. The results showed that the two
banana cultivars had similarities in the type of stand, leaf shape, heart shape, bract
removal, bunch position, ovary shape and dominant flavor.