Identification, morphology of Citrus L. (Aurantioideae-Rutaceae Juss.) and its traditional uses in Riau Province, Indonesia

Abstract. Sofiyanti N, Iriani D, Wahyuni PI, Idani Lestari P. 2022. Identification, morphology of Citrus L. (Aurantioideae-Rutaceae Juss.) and its traditional uses in Riau Province, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 23: 1038-1047. The genus (Rutaceae) is an important fruit crop the world. species are extensively cultivated for fresh processed juice market. In addition, members have a great ability to cross produce intra or intergeneric hybrids. Therefore, taxonomic identification cultivars has been serious challenge botanists agronomists. Province (Indonesia), this grown various uses. aims study identify taxa examine their morphological characters, document by local people. Samples were collected field. result shows total 18 identified study. morphologies vary among members. Each characteristic vegetative generative parts. Numerous recorded study, e.g. consumed, drink, folklore, herb, spice ornamental. parts used whole plant, leaf, pericarp pulp. herb spice, dessert, drink treatment, ornamental plant. This provides first record province