Orchids of Sumatra

Orchids of Sumatra
Author: J. B. Comber
Publisher: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Total Pages: 1048
Release: 2001
Genre: Gardening
ISBN:

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.

Orchid Species from Himalaya and Southeast Asia Vol. 1 (A - E)

Orchid Species from Himalaya and Southeast Asia Vol. 1 (A - E)
Author: Eng Soon Teoh
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 498
Release: 2021-02-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030588726

A presentation of 491 popular orchid species with 13 varieties and 3 natural hybrids in 51 genera with names beginning with A to E carefully detailed with beautiful photographs and concise descriptions of the plants, their distribution and habitats by a well-known author and photographer. Each genus is assigned a separate chapter. Coverage of the most commonly cultivated Asian species including their varieties and cultivars (e.g. in Bulbophyllum 82 species; Coelogyne 37 species; Dendrobium 210 species) is exhaustive. The orchids are photographed from their best perspective as individual blooms or entire inflorescences. Many species are also shown growing in their natural habitat. Representative hybrids are included to illustrate how some species have contributed to show-worthiness of various genera, their adaptation to a wider climate range, and easy cultivation. This book is a pleasure to view; simultaneously, an easy reference for the identification of orchid species and it provides a guide on how best to grow them. Nowhere else will one find so many popular species beautifully illustrated in a single volume. Volume 1 is the first of a 3 Volume series that will showcase over 900 species plus varieties in 117 genera. A must for everyone fascinated by orchids or simply with a love for nature.

Orchid Species from Himalaya and Southeast Asia Vol. 3 (R - Z)

Orchid Species from Himalaya and Southeast Asia Vol. 3 (R - Z)
Author: Eng Soon Teoh
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2022-05-03
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030976300

A presentation of over 700 popular orchid species in 104 genera carefully detailed with beautiful photographs and concise descriptions of plants, their distribution and habitats by a well-known author and photographer. Each genus is assigned a separate chapter. Coverage of the most commonly cultivated Asian species including their varieties and cultivars (e.g. in Bulbophyllum 72 species; Coelogyne 33 species; Dendrobium 161 species; Paphiopedilum 58 species; Phalaenopsis 60 species; Vanda 44 species) is exhaustive. The orchids are photographed from their best perspective, individual blooms and entire inflorescence: additionally, many species are also shown growing in their natural habitat. Representative hybrids are included to illustrate how some species have contributed to show-worthiness of various genera, their adaptation to a wider climate range, and easy cultivation. This book is a pleasure to view; simultaneously, an easy reference for the identification of orchid species and it provides a guide on how best to grow them. Nowhere else will one find so many popular species beautifully illustrated in a single volume. A must for everyone fascinated by orchids or with a love for nature.

Slipper Orchids of Borneo

Slipper Orchids of Borneo
Author: Phillip Cribb
Publisher: Natural History Publications (Borneo)
Total Pages: 140
Release: 1997
Genre: Gardening
ISBN:

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.

The New Encyclopedia of Orchids

The New Encyclopedia of Orchids
Author: I. F. La Croix
Publisher: Timber Press
Total Pages: 526
Release: 2008-01-01
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 0881928763

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.

Orchids

Orchids
Author: IUCN/SSC Orchid Specialist Group
Publisher: IUCN
Total Pages: 176
Release: 1996
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9782831703251

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.

Orchids

Orchids
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 706
Release: 1999
Genre: Orchid culture
ISBN:

The Orchid Seekers

The Orchid Seekers
Author: Ashmore Russan
Publisher: London : Chapman and Hall
Total Pages: 430
Release: 1893
Genre: Orchids
ISBN: