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Orchidaceae in Flora of Tropical Africa

Author: R. A. Rolfe
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 350

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Flora of Tropical East Africa - Orchidaceae v3 (1989)

Author: Phillip Cribb
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 9789061913535
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 252

Book Description
This book is a comprehensive review of the genera of Orchidaceae, a diverse and widespread family of flowering plants, found in tropical East Africa. It presents information on their character, occurrence, habitat, phenotypic variations and distribution of each of the species under these genera.

Orchids Phytochemistry, Biology and Horticulture

Author: Jean-Michel Mérillon
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 9783030383930
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 662

Book Description
This reference work provides an authoritative and comprehensive review of the latest developments in orchids’ biology, biotechnology and phytochemistry, and it also explores the applications of orchids in medicinal chemistry, nutrition and cosmetics industry. Chapters from expert contributors are organised into six sections and cover the entire gamut of orchid research and uses. In this work, readers will learn about topics such as biogeography and diversity of orchids, their biology and environmental factors, their horticulture and phytochemistry, and their use in agri-food, medicinal and perfumery industries. This book will appeal to graduate students, scholars, researchers interested in botany, agriculture, pharmacy, biotechnology and phytochemistry. Industrial scientists and those involved in marketing flowers and phytochemicals, plants and their extracts will also understand the importance of this reference work.

Orchids of Malawi

Author: Isobyl LaCroix
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1000162575
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 410

Book Description
This text covers all of the Malawi orchids, both epiphytic and terrestrial.

Orchids of Africa

Author: J. Stewart
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1349062308
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 170

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A Taxonomic Revision of the Continental African Bulbophyllinae

Author: Vermeulen
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004628908
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 319

Book Description
The largest genus of the pantropical subtribe Bulbophyllinae (sensu Dressier, 1981) is the genus Bulbophyllum with an estimated number of 1000-1200 species. This volume contains a taxonomic revision of the Bulbophyllinae, with the genera Bulbophyllum (including Cirrhopetalumand Megaclinium) and Chaseella, from continental Africa (including Bioko (Fernando Poo), Sao Tome, Principe, Annobon and Zanzibar). Keys are given to the genera and species. For each species full synonymy, descriptions, notes on distribution, habitat etc. and a line drawing are presented. Many species are also illustrated by colour photographs. Three new taxa are described: Bulbophyllum subligaculiferum, B. bidenticulatum ssp. joyceae and B. scaberulum var. crotalicaudatum. Some new combinations are made and the botanical terminology used is clarified

The New Encyclopedia of Orchids

Author: I. F. La Croix
Publisher: Timber Press
ISBN: 0881928763
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 526

Book Description
The Infinitely Varied Orchid Family provides a never-ending source of unusual plants in a range of shapes, colors, fragrances, and sizes. As the demand for interesting and unusual species increases, so too does the need for a comprehensive reference on how to grow them. This encyclopedia, written by respected botanist Isobyl la Croix, offers detailed descriptions of 1500 cultivated species in 350 genera from Acampe to Zygostates. More than 1000 photographs will aid enthusiasts in choosing new plants for their collections as well as provide accurate ID.