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Author: Phillip Cribb
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 370
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKHistory, biology, evolution, conservation, cultivation, and classification of cypripediums, the most popular of the temperate orchids.
Author: Werner Frosch
Publisher: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781842464649
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe main feature of this book is the array of spectacular and beautiful photography of the 50 species and 100 hybrids of Cypripedium. The accompanying text includes plant descriptions, distribution, ecology, habitat and habit, as well as cultivation methods and details of nurseries offering slipper orchids. Other sections cover the history, morphology, ecology and conservation of Cypripedium.
Author: Maxwell Tylden Masters
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Published: 1887
Total Pages: 36
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Welby Richmond Smith
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 0816678235
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRevision of: Orchids of Minnesota / Welby R. Smith; illustrated by Vera Ming Wong. -- Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, c1993.
Author: Phillip Cribb
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Published: 1998
Total Pages: 448
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Mark W. Chase
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Published: 2017-03-13
Total Pages: 657
ISBN-13: 022622452X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOne of every seven flowering plants on earth is an orchid. Some are stunningly over the top; others almost inconspicuous. The Orchidaceae is the second most widely geographically distributed family, after the grasses, yet remains one of the least understood. This book will profile 600 species, representing the remarkable and unexpected diversity and complexity in the taxonomy and phylogeny of these beguiling plants, and the extraordinary means they have evolved in order to ensure the attraction of pollinators. Each species entry includes life-size photographs to capture botanical detail, as well as information on distribution, peak flowering period, and unique attributes--both natural and cultural. The result is a work which will attract and allure, much as the orchids themselves do.
Author: Eng Soon Teoh
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2016-08-30
Total Pages: 753
ISBN-13: 3319242741
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis 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.
Author: Guido J. Braem
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Published: 1998
Total Pages: 190
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: James Alexander Fowler
Publisher: Univ of South Carolina Press
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 280
ISBN-13: 9781570035661
DOWNLOAD EBOOKpubescens) and of locating the rare monkey-face orchid (Platanthera integrilabia).
Author: Joe E. Meisel
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Published: 2015-12-15
Total Pages: 276
ISBN-13: 0801454921
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOrchids 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.
