Anatomical Studies of Canna Hybrida in Rejang Lebong District Bengkulu Province

Abstract

Anatomy is the study of plant cells and tissues. Anatomical variations in plants have specific characters that can be used to distinguish between species, particularly diverse and distinctive plant species. Cannaceae is the only genus of Canna. The center of origin of Canna from South America and cultivated in the tropics. C. hybrida is widely cultivated by the community, especially in Rejang Lebong District, Bengkulu Province as an ornamental plant. There is no data on the anatomy of Canna hybrida. This research aims to provide information about the anatomical study of C.hybrida in Rejang Lebong District, Bengkulu Province. This research used the exploration method. The results of the study found that the anatomical study of C. hybrida stomata is paracytic type, the type of parenchyma is aerenchyma, and the type of pollen grains are spherical, echinate, omniaperturate.