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The Family Orchidaceae in the Serra do Japi, São Paulo state, Brazil
Author | : Emerson Ricardo Pansarin |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 287 |
Release | : 2010-10-05 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9783211997543 |
This study presents a floristic survey of orchid species occurring in the Serra do Japi in São Paulo, southeastern Brazil. The region studied is strategically placed in the transitional zone between interior semi-deciduous mesophytic forests and the Atlantic forest, presenting species from both formations and is characterized by semi-deciduous mesophytic forests, altitudinal forests and rocky outcrops. In the Serra do Japi the orchid family is represented by 125 species distributed among 61 genera. The most representative genus is Epidendrum, followed by Oncidium and Habenaria. Most of the species occur as epiphytes, while 40 species are terrestrial, 31 species are rupicolous, two are hemi-epiphytes and only one is myco-heterotrophic. Although the orchid diversity is high, the region has been affected by anthropogenic disturbances, making the preservation and integrated study of the diversity present in the Serra do Japi an urgent necessity, with social, economic and preservationist aspects.
Orchids of Brazil
Author | : James McQueen |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 200 |
Release | : 1993 |
Genre | : Botany |
ISBN | : 9781863722216 |
Provides an alphabetical listing of 300 species and varieties of Brazilian orchid, each accompanied by a colour photograph, plant description, botanical name and history and suggestions for cultivation. The introductory chapters discuss geography and climate, history and the orchids of Brazil and their conservation, and make general suggestions for growing Brazilian orchids. Includes a glossary and an index. The authors are successful orchid growers whose other publications include the first volume in this series, 'Miniature Orchids'.
Orchids of Tropical America
Author | : Joe E. Meisel |
Publisher | : Cornell University Press |
Total Pages | : 276 |
Release | : 2015-12-15 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : 0801454921 |
Orchids of Tropical America is an entertaining, informative, and splendidly illustrated introduction to the orchid family for enthusiasts and newcomers seeking to learn about more than 120 widespread orchid genera. Joe E. Meisel, Ronald S. Kaufmann, and Franco Pupulin bring alive the riot of colors, extraordinary shapes, and varied biology and ecology of the principal orchid genera ranging from Mexico and the Caribbean to Bolivia and Brazil. Orchids, likely the most diverse family of plants on earth, reach their peak diversity in the tropical countries of the Western Hemisphere, including, for example, more than 2,500 species in Brazil and 4,000 in Ecuador. The book also highlights reserves in the American tropics where travelers can enjoy orchids in the wild. Whether you journey abroad to see these unique plants, raise them in your home, or admire them from afar, this book offers fascinating insights into the diversity and natural history of orchids. Beyond the plant and flower descriptions, Orchids of Tropical America is packed with informative stories about the ecology and history of each genus. Pollination ecology is given in detail, with an emphasis on how floral features distinctive to the genus are linked to interaction with pollinators. This book also features information on medicinal and commercial uses, notes on the discoverers, and relevant historical data. The easy-to-use identification system permits quick recognition of the most common orchid groups in Central and South America. Genus descriptions are given in plain language designed for a nonscientific audience but will prove highly useful to advanced botanists as well. Descriptions focus on external morphology, and great care has been taken to ensure the guide is useful in the field without reliance on microscopes or dissections. Equally valuable as a field guide, a desktop reference, or a gift, Orchids of Tropical America will make an excellent addition to any orchid lover’s library. Visit the website for this book at www.orchidsoftropicalamerica.com.
The Classic Cattleyas
Author | : A. A. Chadwick |
Publisher | : Timber Press (OR) |
Total Pages | : 251 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : 0881927643 |
Cattleyas, first introduced in 1818, are the flowers whose form and color defined the essence of tropical orchids for generations to come. This helpful and informative book—for veteran orchid enthusiasts and beginners alike—describes each classic Cattleya species in fascinating detail and includes all that is required to appreciate and grow cattleyas successfully.
Orchid Biology: Reviews and Perspectives X
Author | : Tiiu Kull |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 468 |
Release | : 2009-01-21 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1402088027 |
As stated many times before the purpose of Orchid Biology, Reviews and Perspectives (OB) is to present reviews on all aspects of orchids. The aim is not to balance every volume, but to make a balanced and wide ranging presentation of orchids in the series as a whole. The chapters in this, the last volume of the series, range over a number of topics which were not covered before. Singapore is justly famed for its orchids. They can be seen on arrival (or dep- ture) in its modern, highly efficient and comfortable Changi Airport and on the way from it to town. Vanda Miss Joaquim, the first hybrid to come from Singapore became its National Flower. This natural hybrid can be seen on its currency, stamps, and public and private decorations. Many excellent breeders, starting with Prof. Eric Holttum who bred the first man made hybrid (Spathoglottis Primrose), produced numerous magnificent hybrids and won countless awards in Singapore and elsewhere. These hybrids served to enrich the country’s orchid mystique. In the opening chapter of this volume Dr. Teoh Eng Soon (Western style: Eng Soon Teoh), himself a prize winning orchid breeder, grower and author writes about some of the breeders who contributed to the Singapore orchid fame. Prof. Hans Fitting was one of the best known plant physiologists of his time. As a young man he studied the effects of pollen on orchid flowers.
Rio de Janeiro Footprint Focus Guide
Author | : Alex Robinson |
Publisher | : Footprint Travel Guides |
Total Pages | : 154 |
Release | : 2014-03-10 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 1909268887 |
Loaded with information on Brazil's iconic city, this guide will take you from Rio's famous Mardi Gras carnival to its spectacular beach and mountain scenery.