Slipper Orchids of Borneo

Slipper Orchids of Borneo
Title Slipper Orchids of Borneo PDF eBook
Author Phillip Cribb
Publisher Natural History Publications (Borneo)
Pages 140
Release 1997
Genre Gardening
ISBN

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Slipper orchids, of the genus Paphiopedilum, vie with pitcher plants as Borneo's most spectacularplants. Sadly, many are now rare in the wild and threatened with extinction. In this book, the history, taxonomy, distribution and biology of these extraordinary plants are described. Illustratedthroughout with all the species described pictured.

The Wild Orchids of California

The Wild Orchids of California
Title The Wild Orchids of California PDF eBook
Author Ronald A. Coleman
Publisher Cornell University Press
Pages 268
Release 2002
Genre Gardening
ISBN 9780801487828

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This profusely illustrated field guide covers the 31 species of orchids that grow wild in California. The first book on California's native orchids, it will be a valuable resource for professionals and hobbyists alike. The Wild Orchids of California is an impressive extension of Ronald A. Coleman's wide fieldwork, literature review, and herbarium research. Written in a clear narrative style, Coleman's species accounts describe the plants and flowers, their habitats, distribution, pollinators, and blooming season.

Slipper Orchids of the Tropical Americas

Slipper Orchids of the Tropical Americas
Title Slipper Orchids of the Tropical Americas PDF eBook
Author Phillip Cribb
Publisher
Pages 282
Release 2017-07-10
Genre Slipper orchids
ISBN 9789838121750

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Slipper orchids are amongst the most popular of all cultivated orchids. They are widely grown and have been hybridised for almost a century and a half. This book covers the tropical American species of three genera of slipper orchids, Selenipedium, Mexipedium and Phragmipedium. Until fairly recently the slipper orchid scene has been dominated by the tropical Asian species of the genus Paphiopedilum, however the discovery of a suite of spectacular new species, particularly in the genus Phragmipedium and of the monotypic Mexipedium xerophyticum,a true missing link, has transformed appreciation of the tropical American slipper orchid species. The new generation of hybrids that have resulted are showy, brightly coloured and long-lasting - favourites on the show bench and in the amateur greenhouse.This is the first monograph in English to cover the tropical American slipper orchids. Written by Phillip Cribb, perhaps the leading orchid taxonomist in the world, together with Christopher Purver, Director of the Eric Young Orchid Foundation, on the Isle of Jersey, renowned for its Phragmipedium breeding program.The authors provide a detailed systematic treatment of the genera and species, including their history,taxonomy, description, keys, distribution, cytology and ecology. A history of the breeding ofPhragmipedium hyrids since the second half of the 19th century deals with the revolution broughtabout by the discovery of the amazing scarlet -flowered P.besseae and the spectacular royal purple P. kovachii. Future breeding trends are also covered and the cultivation of these desirable plants is also discussed.Beautifully illustrated throughout with colour botanical paintings by Carol Woodin, as well as black andwhite line drawings, colour photographs and maps.

The Genus Paphiopedilum

The Genus Paphiopedilum
Title The Genus Paphiopedilum PDF eBook
Author Guido J. Braem
Publisher
Pages 190
Release 1998
Genre Orchid culture
ISBN

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The Genus Paphiopedilum

The Genus Paphiopedilum
Title The Genus Paphiopedilum PDF eBook
Author Phillip Cribb
Publisher
Pages 448
Release 1998
Genre Science
ISBN

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The New Encyclopedia of Orchids

The New Encyclopedia of Orchids
Title The New Encyclopedia of Orchids PDF eBook
Author I. F. La Croix
Publisher Timber Press
Pages 526
Release 2008-01-01
Genre Gardening
ISBN 0881928763

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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.

The Book of Orchids

The Book of Orchids
Title The Book of Orchids PDF eBook
Author Mark W. Chase
Publisher University of Chicago Press
Pages 657
Release 2017-03-13
Genre Gardening
ISBN 022622452X

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One 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.