The Orchid Flora of Taiwan: A Collection of Line Drawings

The Orchid Flora of Taiwan: A Collection of Line Drawings
Author: Tsan-Piao Lin
Publisher: 國立臺灣大學出版中心
Total Pages: 1032
Release: 2019-12-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9863503681

The history of written records of native orchids in Taiwan began in 1857 with a British botanist. After more than 160 years of study by European, Japanese, and Taiwanese scholars and enthusiasts, the list of native orchids increased to more than 470 species, including natural hybrids and varieties. The author exerted extensive e orts to include all known species in this work and arranged them based on the order of subfamilies. Scientific names, synonyms, and relevant references are provided for each species. Many of the species are provided with additional explanations in the “note” section. The uniqueness of this book is the line drawing illustrations which emphasize the structure of the column. In total, 500 figures are presented to accompany the species descriptions. These extensive line drawings were accumulated since 1971 and were mostly drawn by the author. More than that, this book also presents the gynostemium structure of more than 380 species, including the stigma, pollinium, rostellum, and column, in high-resolution color plates.

Orchids of Europe

Orchids of Europe
Author: Bo Mossberg
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9780008210694

A beautiful, richly illustrated book on Europe's wild orchids - perhaps the most enigmatic and popular group in the botanical world. The orchid family (Orchidaceae), numbering some 25,000 species, is one of the world's two largest families of flowering plants. Whilst the vast majority of orchids are found in the wet tropics, Europe accommodates c.130 native orchid species which are equally arranged in dense inflorescences of great beauty. Furthermore, the adaptations encountered in some of the European species are just as fascinating as those of their tropical relatives. This book provides an introduction to the native orchids of Europe. It features four sections: 'Structure and systematics', 'Orchids and the environment', 'Orchid portraits' and 'How to learn more'. This part constitutes the bulk of the book, presenting individual genera in a sequence which reflects their most likely evolutionary relationships. Each genus is introduced by one page of text and illustrated by one or more colour plates on the following pages. The text gives information on how to recognise the genus, where it is distributed, and the estimated number of species it contains - alongside information on the range of environmental requirements and flowering times in the European species. Depending on the genus, additional information may be found on topics such as pollination biology, associated fungi, evolutionary relationships or systematic problems. Beautiful watercolour artwork accompanies the text, making this an indispensable gift for anyone interested in the natural world. Not only is it a useful field guide, it is also a beautiful art book.

Ferns and Fern Allies of Taiwan (英文版)

Ferns and Fern Allies of Taiwan (英文版)
Author: Ralf Knapp
Publisher: KBCC Press & Yuan-Liou Publishing
Total Pages: 1072
Release: 2011-06-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9868709806

介紹台灣全部729種的蕨類與相關植物。台灣是全球蕨類多樣性中心之一,在35,800平方公里的區域內,分佈了超過700種蕨類及類蕨類植物。 本書以圖文並茂的方式介紹台灣以及周圍小島的所有蕨類,包括: ‧ 目前已知的種類、亞種及混種。 ‧ 外來種。 ‧ 總數多達4,700張照片。 ‧ 提供精準可靠的辨認要訣以分類其科屬種。 ‧ 詳盡的背景資料。 ‧ 對蕨類保育的建言。 ‧ 各種蕨類的分布與頻率。 ‧ 各種蕨類的植被帶與棲地。 ‧ 同時提供學名、中文名、拼音與俗名。 ‧ 豐富的參考書目。 ‧ 詳細的索引,包含同義詞、錯誤的命名與在其他分類系統出現的命名。 A description of all 729 species of ferns and related plants in Taiwan. Taiwan is one of the global diversity centers of pteridophytes (ferns, and plants allied to them) with more than 700 species distributed over an area of 35,800 square kilo-meters. This book provides an illustrated introduction to all species of Taiwan and its neighboring smaller islands. Includes: · all currently known species, subspecies and hybrids; · invasive species; · extensively illustrated with a total of more than 4,700 images; · precise keys for the reliable identification of families, genera and species; · comprehensive background information; · recommendations for conservation needs; · distribution and frequency information for all species; · description of vegetation zones and habitats for all species; · scientific names accompanied with Chinese name, pinyin transcription and commonly used deviating scientific names; · extensive bibliography; · detailed index containing synonyms, misapplied names and names in alternative taxonomic combinations.

Britain's Orchids

Britain's Orchids
Author: Sean Cole
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2020-11-03
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0691177619

An accessible, comprehensive and beautifully illustrated guide--the only one to cover all the orchids found in Britain and Ireland Covering more than fifty species as well as hybrids and variants, this is an engaging, intuitive and in-depth identification guide to all the orchids of Britain and Ireland at all stages of development, from first emergence through to setting seed. Drawing on the authors' extensive field experience and the latest scientific research, Britain's Orchids uses multiple techniques to help both beginner and more advanced orchid enthusiasts to identify even the trickiest plants. The book is beautifully illustrated with plates by talented artist Sarah Stribbling as well as more than 1,000 detailed, instructive and evocative photographs by the authors. Orchids have long fired the imagination with their beauty and rarity. This book aims to ignite or increase your passion for these special plants and for the conservation of their habitats, from remote mountaintops to urban wild spaces. The first book to cover all the species, subspecies and varieties, as well as hybrids, at all stages of development Lavishly illustrated with close to 100 stunning plates drawn to scale to show key identification features and more than 1,000 stunning photo showing orchids in their natural settings Simple, step-by-step system for identifying almost any orchid Up-to-date distribution maps and seasonal charts showing when each species can be seen in its various stages Special-feature identification keys that can be used on difficult plants

The Orchid Book

The Orchid Book
Author: J. Cullen
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 580
Release: 1992-11-12
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9780521418560

The rich and often bizarre variety of form exhibited by orchids has long provided a fascination for amateur and professional botanists alike. Once seen as a hobby exclusively for the rich, the cultivation of orchids is now widespread and the need for an accurate and simple guide to the identification of species in cultivation has become apparent. This book aims to fulfill that need by providing botanically correct, yet easily accessible information about this unique and exceptionally diverse group of plants. The main part of the book is based on the text of the family Orchidaceae published in the second volume of The European Garden Flora, with the information fully updated and displayed in a revised format. Simple keys to the genera and to the species allow access to descriptions of 900 individual species which also include references to published illustrations and other useful information. Numerous line drawings of diagnostic features help to make the keys and descriptions easy to understand and use. A brief introduction covers the structural features of orchids important in identification, and gives some information on cultivation and a list of general references.

Ireland's Wild Orchids

Ireland's Wild Orchids
Author: Brendan Sayers
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Orchids
ISBN: 9781848891692

A guide to the orchids of Ireland, for beginner and expert alike. With many photos and illustrations.

Medicinal Orchids of Asia

Medicinal Orchids of Asia
Author: Eng Soon Teoh
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 753
Release: 2016-08-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3319242741

This unique book brings together a wealth of data on the botanical, ethno-medicinal and pharmacological aspects of over 500 species of Asian medicinal orchids. It starts off by explaining the role and limitations of complimentary and herbal medicines, and how traditional Asian medicine differs from Western, “scientific” medicine. The different Asian medical traditions are described, as well as their modes of preparing herbal remedies. The core of the book presents individual medicinal orchid species arranged by genera. Each species is identified by its official botanical name, synonyms, and local names. Its distribution, habitat and flowering season, uses and pharmacology are described. An overview sums up the research findings on all species within each genus. Clinical observations are discussed whenever available, and possible therapeutic applications are highlighted. The book closes with chapters on the conservation of medicinal orchids and on the role of randomized clinical trials.