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Genera Orchidacearum
. Ed(S): Pridgeon, Alec M.; Cribb, Phillip J.; Chase, Mark W.; Rasmussen, Finn N.
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Description for Genera Orchidacearum
Hardback. This sixth and final volume in the Genera Orchidacearum series treats 140 genera in tribes Dendrobieae and Vandeae of the largest subfamily, Epidendroideae, including some of the showiest orchids often used in hybridizing. Editor(s): Pridgeon, Alec M.; Cribb, Phillip J.; Chase, Mark W.; Rasmussen, Finn N. Series: Genera Orchidacearum. Num Pages: 576 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, maps, figures. BIC Classification: PSAB; PSTD; PSTL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 278 x 229 x 41. Weight in Grams: 2206.
For centuries orchids have been among the most popular of plant families, with thousands of species and hybrids cultivated worldwide for the diversity, beauty, and intricacy of their flowers. The Genera Orchidacearum series represents a robust and natural classification of the orchids, something that has eluded plant scientists and orchid enthusiasts for years. The editors, who are all distinguished orchid specialists, incorporate a wealth of new DNA data into a truly phylogenetic classification, identifying the areas and taxa that merit additional work. To this end, they have invited several international specialists to contribute in their particular areas of expertise. ... Read more
For centuries orchids have been among the most popular of plant families, with thousands of species and hybrids cultivated worldwide for the diversity, beauty, and intricacy of their flowers. The Genera Orchidacearum series represents a robust and natural classification of the orchids, something that has eluded plant scientists and orchid enthusiasts for years. The editors, who are all distinguished orchid specialists, incorporate a wealth of new DNA data into a truly phylogenetic classification, identifying the areas and taxa that merit additional work. To this end, they have invited several international specialists to contribute in their particular areas of expertise. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
576
Condition
New
Series
Genera Orchidacearum
Number of Pages
576
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780199646517
SKU
V9780199646517
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About . Ed(S): Pridgeon, Alec M.; Cribb, Phillip J.; Chase, Mark W.; Rasmussen, Finn N.
Alec M. Pridgeon is Sainsbury Orchid Fellow of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. He is a Fellow of the Linnean Society of London and Chairman of the International Orchid Committee. In orchid circles he is perhaps best known as past Editor of the American Orchid Society Bulletin (now titled Orchids) and Founding Editor of the scientific orchid journal, Lindleyana. He ... Read more
Reviews for Genera Orchidacearum
The final volume of Genera Orchidacearum completes a total review of the orchid genera of the world, and contains important Australian groups. The international consensus published in this volume provides orchid growers with a stable nomenclature... Serious species orchid growers and societies could consider purchasing this landmark six volume full set as a valuable reference.
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