The largest genus of the pantropical subtribe Bulbophyllinae (sensu Dressier, 1981) is the genus Bulbophyllum with an estimated number of 1000-1200 species. This volume contains a taxonomic revision of the Bulbophyllinae, with the genera Bulbophyllum (including Cirrhopetalumand Megaclinium) and Chaseella, from continental Africa (including Bioko (Fernando Poo), Sao Tome, Principe, Annobon and Zanzibar). Keys are given to the genera and species. For each species full synonymy, descriptions, notes on distribution, habitat etc. and a line drawing are presented. Many species are also illustrated by colour photographs. Three new taxa are described: Bulbophyllum subligaculiferum, B. bidenticulatum ssp. joyceae and B. scaberulum var. crotalicaudatum. Some new combinations are made and the botanical terminology used is clarified

A listing of almost 9000 kinds of plants known to be cultivated in Southern Africa, or to have been tried here. The information is derived from a database containing details mainly of specimens archived in the National Herbarium, Pretoria.

This text covers all of the Malawi orchids, both epiphytic and terrestrial.

This is the eighth volume in a 25-year-old series that has become the cornerstone review publication of orchid science. It presents authoritative reviews on different areas of orchid science and historical accounts by major orchid authorities, providing information for botanists, orchid scientists, and growers.

La flora de las Orchidaceae de Costa de Marfil es relativamente bien conocida, gracias a los recientes trabajos de dos botánicos: Laurent Aké Assi (2002) y Francisco Pérez-Vera (2003). No obstante, la primera elaboración de la flora de orquídeas de Costa de Marfil fue preparada por Summerhayes (1968) dentro de su Flora Tropical de África occidental. Ahora, basada en el estudio de 2.212 especímenes de herbario, se presenta una síntesis de la flora de orquídeas de Costa de Marfil, en esta monografía se incluye claves para la determinación de géneros y especies: descripción morfológica, hábitat, distribución geográfica, representantes de los especímenes para cada una de las especies y subespecies. La mayoría de los taxones se ilustran con dibujos originales. En el presente trabajo, se presentan 234 especies y 66 géneros.

The Infinitely Varied Orchid Family provides a never-ending source of unusual plants in a range of shapes, colors, fragrances, and sizes. As the demand for interesting and unusual species increases, so too does the need for a comprehensive reference on how to grow them. This encyclopedia, written by respected botanist Isobyl la Croix, offers detailed descriptions of 1500 cultivated species in 350 genera from Acampe to Zygostates. More than 1000 photographs will aid enthusiasts in choosing new plants for their collections as well as provide accurate ID.

This action plan chronicles the threats faced by wild orchids, but more importantly to critical habitats that host extraordinarily high orchid diversity and endemicity. It explores and recommends specific ways that national and local government, legislators, scientists and orchid conservationists as well as growers can all help to reverse present trends. The facts and viewpoints presented in this comprehensive document update and supplement the information available to conservation organizations and agencies through the world so that they can lobby their appropriate government offices more effectively.