Orchids of Madagascar
Orchids of Madagascar

Author: Johan Hermans

Publisher: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 480

ISBN-13:

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This new edition of a now classic work provides an up to date checklist of one of the richest orchid floras - almost 1000 orchid species comprise 10% of Madagascar's high plant diversity, with a remarkable 85% of these unique to the island. This updated edition now illustrates over 250 orchids, and includes almost 100 changes to nomenclature. The diagnostic and descriptive notes on each species have been extended to provide a wealth of information on distribution, habitat and flowering times. An essential book for the botanist, orchid enthusiast, ecologist, environmentalist and field worker who need to have the complete picture on Madagascar's orchid flora.

Field Guide to the Orchids of Madagascar
Field Guide to the Orchids of Madagascar

Author: Phillip Cribb

Publisher: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 468

ISBN-13:

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Madagascar is a world hot-spot for orchids. The largest family of flowering plants on the island, almost 1000 species make up some 10% of Madagascar's flora; 90% of them are endemic. They occur in almost every habitat, from coastal and montane forests to cold mountain tops and dry spiny forest. This field guide, the first of its kind for Madagascan orchids, will enable you to identify these showy, and often spectacular plants.

The Orchids of Madagascar
The Orchids of Madagascar

Author: David Du Puy

Publisher: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 444

ISBN-13:

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A checklist of one of the richest orchid floras, with descriptive and diagnostic notes on each species compiled and written by a team of leading international experts.

Angraecoid Orchids
Angraecoid Orchids

Author: Joyce Stewart

Publisher: Timber Press (OR)

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 431

ISBN-13: 0881927880

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Bringing together descriptions of all 690 angraecoid orchid species—including those from Africa and Madagascar—for the first time, this account reflects the authors' close observation of the living plants in the wild and in cultivation and offers precise ecological information on habitat, altitude preferences, and flowering season of individual plants. Exquisite photographs and illustrations complement the authoritative text.

Wildlife of Madagascar
Wildlife of Madagascar

Author: Ken Behrens

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2016-10-25

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 140088067X

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The most comprehensive single-volume field guide to Madagascar's wildlife The Indian Ocean island of Madagascar is one of the world's great natural treasures and ecotourism destinations. Despite being an island, it is home to nearly an entire continent’s variety of species, from the famous lemurs to a profusion of bizarre and beautiful birds, reptiles and amphibians. Wildlife of Madagascar is a compact and beautifully illustrated photographic guide, and an essential companion for any visitor or resident. With an eye-catching design, authoritative and accessible text and easy-to-use format, it provides information on identification, distribution, habitat, behaviour, biology and conservation for all the mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and butterflies likely to be seen. The most comprehensive single-volume field guide to Madagascar’s wildlife Attractive layout features more than 900 stunning colour photographs Covers the mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and butterflies, and some of the other invertebrates and plants, most likely to be seen Provides key information about identification, distribution, habitat, behaviour and conservation Introductory sections provide background information on Madagascar and its unique environments

An Atlas of Orchid Pollination
An Atlas of Orchid Pollination

Author: Nelis A. Van Der Cingel

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2001-06-01

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 9789054104865

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This work follows on from the 1995 publication on European orchids. The atlas is now completed with a second part, containing data on the pollination of orchids of the continents of America, Asia, Africa (including Madagascar) and Australia (including New Zealand).;The first part of the book is adapted from the general account of the previous publication and is extended with chapters on taxonomy and pollinators. The general account deals with such things as the history, evolution, morphology, chemistry and genetics of orchid pollination. The second part gives a systematic account for each continent of all well known details. The text is designed to have relevance for orchid lovers whether professional or amateur.