Research Programme 1995-2000

Project C :
Inventory and Study of Ornamental Plants

Research Staff
Ir. Joko Ridho Witono Arecaceae (Calamus) Propagation, Taxonomy
Drs. Didik Widyatmoko MSc. Areaceae (Cyrtostachys) Ecology
Ir. Sri Rahayu Asclepiadaceae (Hoya) Propagation
Ir. Sugiarti Oleaceae (Jasminum) Propagation
Dra. Yuzammi Araceae (Homalomena) Taxonomy
Ir. Reni Lestari Orchidaceae (Coelogyne)
Dra. Sofi Mursidawati Orchidaceae (Cymbidium, Phalaenopsis)
Ir. Holif Imanuddin Orchidaceae (Phaphiopedilum)
Sudjati Budi Susetyo Orchidaceae (Calanthe)
Dra. Sri Hartini Polypodiaceae (Platycerium)

Ornamental plants can be divided into nine groups : ground covers, climbers, shade trees, cut flowers, flowering plants, foliage plants, hedge plants, aquatic plants, and ceremonial plants.

Exploration to Indonesian conservation forests will add to KRI's collection. Then the ornamental collections, supported by the results of basic research, will be distributed to the society for landscape and breeding materials.

KRI will also document the species and usage of plants for ceremonial purposes, which is one of Indonesia's cultural riches.