The Baobabs: Pachycauls of Africa, Madagascar and Australia
The Baobabs: Pachycauls of Africa, Madagascar and Australia

Author: G.E. Wickens

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2008-03-02

Total Pages: 535

ISBN-13: 1402064314

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This is the only comprehensive account of all eight species in the genus Adansonia. It describes the historical background from the late Roman period to the present. It covers the extraordinary variety of economic uses of baobabs. There are also appendices on vernacular names, gazetteer, economics, nutrition and forest mensuration. This book fills a gap in the botanical literature. It deals with a genus that has fascinated and intrigued scientists and lay persons for centuries.

CRC World Dictionary of Plant Names
CRC World Dictionary of Plant Names

Author: Umberto Quattrocchi

Publisher: Taylor & Francis US

Published: 1999-11-23

Total Pages: 874

ISBN-13: 9780849326769

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This volume provides the origins and meanings of the names of genera and species of extant vascular plants, with the genera arranged alphabetically from D to L.

Kew Bulletin
Kew Bulletin

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1926

Total Pages: 646

ISBN-13:

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Appendix 3, 1890 contains Index to Kew reports, covering 1862-82.

Illustrated Handbook of Succulent Plants: Asclepiadaceae
Illustrated Handbook of Succulent Plants: Asclepiadaceae

Author: Focke Albers

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 379

ISBN-13: 3642563708

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The Illustrated Handbook of Succulent Plants represents the first comprehensive taxonomic treatment of succulents in thirty years. It covers over 9000 taxa of all succulents except Cactaceae. This volume on the Asclepiadaceae (milkweed family) presents all kinds of succulent plants from geophytic Raphionacme, leaf succulent Hoya to stem succulent Cynanchum and, of course, the popular stapeliads (carrion flowers). A total of 1119 species are included; of the 70 genera treated, 49 are covered in their entirety. The most species-rich assemblages are Ceropegia (lantern flowers) and Brachystelma. For the latter a complete generic treatment is presented for the first time. The handbook is devoted to a family famous for their outstandingly complex and beautiful flowers and is illustrated with 332 superb colour photos. Keys to genera are provided; for all accepted taxa, descriptions including typification and distributional data, full synonymy and literature references are given.