Kalanchoe (Crassulaceae) in Southern Africa
Kalanchoe (Crassulaceae) in Southern Africa

Author: Gideon F. Smith

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2019-10-19

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 0128140089

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Kalanchoe (Crassulaceae) in Southern Africa: Classification, Biology, and Cultivation provides a highly readable, illustrated account of the Kalanchoe species. The book includes an overview of the family Crassulaceae and genus Kalanchoe in global and subcontinental contexts that is followed by information on the taxonomic history of the genus. The characters and ecology of the species are also discussed, including their distribution ranges, where they occur, their habitat preferences, and where the species were formally recorded for the first time. For each indigenous and naturalized species, comprehensive taxonomic, descriptive and other information of interest is provided. This is the must-have resource for plant scientists, plant taxonomists, ethnobotanists, herbarium curators, ecologists, pharmacologists, invasions scientists, horticulturalists and landscape designers. Includes currently accepted scientific names and synonyms, common names in English, morphology, cytology, chemistry, toxicology, biogeography, pollination biology, dispersal, cultivation, biocultural applications, and more Contains a dichotomous identification key and descriptions, providing much needed tools for accurate species identification Provides an extensive sets of illustrations for all species

Flowering Plants. Eudicots
Flowering Plants. Eudicots

Author: Klaus Kubitzki

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2007-04-24

Total Pages: 520

ISBN-13: 3540322191

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In this volume treatments are offered for 52 families containing 432 genera belonging to 13 eudicot orders, many of which have recently been newly designed; four families remain unassigned to order. Emphasis is on the early-diverging eudicots and basal core eudicots. The wealth of information contained in this volume will make it an important source of reference for both the scholar and the practitioner in the fields of pure and applied plant sciences.

Poisonous Plants of South Africa
Poisonous Plants of South Africa

Author: Ben-Erik Van Wyk

Publisher: Spotlight Poets

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13:

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Poisonous plants of South Africa is a guide to the most commonly occurring poisonous plants in South Africa.

Introduction to Floriculture
Introduction to Floriculture

Author: Roy A. Larson

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2013-10-22

Total Pages: 628

ISBN-13: 1483269981

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Introduction to Floriculture provides an introduction to commercial floriculture, containing information on major and minor greenhouse and field crops, and includes potted plants and cut flowers. The book is organized into two parts. Part I on cut flowers discusses the history and propagation of chrysanthemums, carnations, roses, snapdragons, orchids, gladiolus, and minor cut crops. Part II on potted plants includes bulbous plants, azaleas, pot mums, African violets, poinsettias, and Easter lilies. This book was written for students who have been exposed to a sufficient number of biology courses to acquaint them with many of the terms and plant processes discussed in the text. It would be beneficial if they have also taken a course in greenhouse management or are taking one concurrently with their floriculture course. The book can be used by commercial growers who constantly seek more information to enable them to realize maximum gain from the investments of labor, time, and capitol they have placed in this challenging field.

The Gardener's Guide to Succulents
The Gardener's Guide to Succulents

Author: Misa Matsuyama

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2020-03-10

Total Pages: 227

ISBN-13: 1462921310

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The Gardener's Guide to Succulents is a stunning visual reference identifying over 125 plants from 40 different genera of succulents and cacti. Fleshy, spiny, hairy, flowering--and coming in every imaginable shape, color and size--this plant family has captured the affection of plant enthusiasts all over the world. This book provides a beautiful overview of the diversity that succulents have to offer, presenting a wide variety of popular plants to help you create striking, aesthetically pleasing compositions. This succulent guide includes information about: What each variety needs and where it thrives Plant characteristics, with ratings on ease of growth and maintenance requirements Ideas for group plantings and illustrated tips on indoor planting Striking identification photos, rich in color and contrast This succulent encyclopedia is a useful resource for everyone--from cacti beginners looking to decorate their living space to serious gardeners hoping to expand their succulent plantings.

Regions of Floristic Endemism in Southern Africa
Regions of Floristic Endemism in Southern Africa

Author: Braam Van Wyk

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13:

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The floristic diversity in southern Africa is not only one of the region's greatest natural assets, but also one of the botanical wonders of the world. Here, South of the Cunene-Zambezi rivers, more than 10% of all vascular plants (over 30,000 species), including more than 46% of all succulents, are found on about 2.5% of the world's land surface area. Moreover, at least 60% of these species are strictly confined (endemic) to the region.