Some indonesian mangrove wood species: wood anatomy and their potential for paper pulp raw material

Abstract

Introduction: many mangrove wood species exhibit similar physical appearances.  Identifying wood based on anatomical characteristics can help to sort, select, and differentiate among various mangrove wood species, with the result that the purpose of their utilization aligns with the characteristics inherent to that species. 
Objective: this study aims to analyze the anatomical characteristics of several selected mangrove wood species both macro- and microscopic.
Method: the macroscopic and microscopic features of wood anatomy were observed. The observations were to obtain the differences and similarities of anatomical structures of seven mangrove wood species. The macroscopic features were observed using a 15x magnifying glass and microscope stereo loupe axiovision (1-4 times magnification) directly on wood samples, whereas the microscopic features were observed using a light microscope through microtome slices on three sections of observation. 
Results: anatomy features in one genus were no different. The distinct differences of anatomy features were found on intergenus. The fiber of mangrove wood species is grouped in the quality class II to III.
Conclusions: mangrove wood species can be distinguished from each other by differentiation of wood anatomy structures.