Bulbophyllum of Borneo

Bulbophyllum of Borneo
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Total Pages : 728
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ISBN-10 : 9838121568
ISBN-13 : 9789838121569
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis Bulbophyllum of Borneo by : Jaap J Vermeulen

Bulbophyllum of Sulawesi

Bulbophyllum of Sulawesi
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 9838121371
ISBN-13 : 9789838121378
Rating : 4/5 (71 Downloads)

Synopsis Bulbophyllum of Sulawesi by : J. J. Vermeulen

Slipper Orchids of Borneo

Slipper Orchids of Borneo
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Publisher : Natural History Publications (Borneo)
Total Pages : 140
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ISBN-10 : CORNELL:31924073947347
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Rating : 4/5 (47 Downloads)

Synopsis Slipper Orchids of Borneo by : Phillip Cribb

Slipper orchids, of the genus Paphiopedilum, vie with pitcher plants as Borneo's most spectacularplants. Sadly, many are now rare in the wild and threatened with extinction. In this book, the history, taxonomy, distribution and biology of these extraordinary plants are described. Illustratedthroughout with all the species described pictured.

Genera Orchidacearum Volume 6

Genera Orchidacearum Volume 6
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Publisher : OUP Oxford
Total Pages : 565
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ISBN-10 : 9780191003899
ISBN-13 : 0191003891
Rating : 4/5 (99 Downloads)

Synopsis Genera Orchidacearum Volume 6 by : Alec M. Pridgeon

For centuries orchids have been among the most popular of plant families, with thousands of species and hybrids cultivated worldwide for the diversity, beauty, and intricacy of their flowers. The Genera Orchidacearum series represents a robust and natural classification of the orchids, something that has eluded plant scientists and orchid enthusiasts for years. The editors, who are all distinguished orchid specialists, incorporate a wealth of new DNA data into a truly phylogenetic classification, identifying the areas and taxa that merit additional work. To this end, they have invited several international specialists to contribute in their particular areas of expertise. Each volume provides comprehensive coverage of one or two orchid subfamilies, and the series as a whole will be an indispensable reference tool for scientists, orchid breeders, and growers. Orchidaceae is the largest monocotyledon family and perhaps the largest plant family in terms of number of species, approximately 25,000. Although the fossil record is limited, active molecular research in recent years has unravelled many of the complexities and phylogenetics of this cosmopolitan plant family. This sixth and final volume treats 140 genera in tribes Dendrobieae and Vandeae of the largest subfamily, Epidendroideae, including some of the showiest orchids often used in hybridizing. Comprehensive treatments are provided for each genus, which include complete nomenclature, description, distribution (with map), anatomy, palynology, cytogenetics, phytochemistry, phylogenetics, pollination, ecology, and economic uses. Cultivation notes are included for those genera known to be in hobbyist collections. Genera are beautifully illustrated with line drawings and colour photographs. An Addendum updates a few generic accounts published in past volumes. A cumulative glossary, list of generic synonyms with their equivalents, and list of all series contributors round out this final volume in the series.

The Orchids of Mount Kinabalu

The Orchids of Mount Kinabalu
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 9838121320
ISBN-13 : 9789838121323
Rating : 4/5 (20 Downloads)

Synopsis The Orchids of Mount Kinabalu by : Jeffrey J. Wood

Malayan Orchid Review - Volume 49 (2015 Edition)

Malayan Orchid Review - Volume 49 (2015 Edition)
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Publisher : World Scientific
Total Pages : 105
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ISBN-10 : 9789814749954
ISBN-13 : 9814749958
Rating : 4/5 (54 Downloads)

Synopsis Malayan Orchid Review - Volume 49 (2015 Edition) by :

"The Malayan Orchid Review is an annual publication of the Orchid Society of South East Asia, based in Singapore. Its coverage reflects the aims of the Society, which include the advancement of orchid science and orchid conservation, as well as orchid culture and appreciation. It also promotes the interests of hybridisers and commercial growers. The MOR covers reports on orchid shows around the region, new species and hybrid descriptions, articles on orchid biology, conservation and culture, etc. It is the only comprehensive full colour orchid journal published in English in South East Asia."--

Orchids of Sumatra

Orchids of Sumatra
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Publisher : Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Total Pages : 1048
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ISBN-10 : UCAL:B4599026
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Rating : 4/5 (26 Downloads)

Synopsis Orchids of Sumatra by : J. B. Comber

The author describes 139 genera and 1,118 species of orchids occurring in Sumatra and its surrounding islands. The 664 excellent colour photographs are supplemented by 70 superb line drawings. Detailed descriptions of habitat, ecology and geographical ranges will make this work very useful to growers, taxonomists and conservationists.

A Compendium of Miniature Orchid Species

A Compendium of Miniature Orchid Species
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Total Pages : 659
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ISBN-10 : 1908787201
ISBN-13 : 9781908787200
Rating : 4/5 (01 Downloads)

Synopsis A Compendium of Miniature Orchid Species by : Ron Parsons

Orchids represent probably the largest of all flowering plantfamilies on Earth and are renowned the world over for theirexquisite flowers. Their remarkable blooms occur in all manner ofsize and shape, and orchid flowers range from some of the smallestand most diminutive in the plant kingdom to some of the largestand most flamboyant. Historically, the most popular orchids incultivation have been those with large, showy flowers, however asignificant proportion of known orchid species are far smaller.Within this group lie the true jewels of the orchid family, theminiature orchid species, which can produce some of the mostunusual and often spectacular flowers of all. This two volumework, A Compendium of Miniature Orchid Species, presents a richlyillustrated insight into the very finest epiphytic and lithophyticminiature orchids currently in cultivation, focusing not only onthose species with remarkable flowers, but also the many speciesthat are grown for their striking leaf and plant forms.Produced with both novices and experts in mind, this exhaustiveand accessibly written work features individual entries for over500 different species across more than 120 genera. Each speciesentry includes nomenclatural and etymological information, as wellas cultivation guidance and notes about habitat, conservationstatus and similarities to other orchids. The species entries alsoincorporate newly published taxonomic data that is also reflectedin the extensive cross-index of orchid names and synonyms, and allspecies are generously represented with numerous photographs,including images of other species with which they are easilyconfused.

Orchids of Borneo

Orchids of Borneo
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Publisher : Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Total Pages : 320
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015039892370
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (70 Downloads)

Synopsis Orchids of Borneo by : J. J. Wood

Two of the most collectable genera of orchids are fully described and extravagantly illustrated with100 line drawings and 26 plates containing over 100 images.