A Check-list of the Orchids of Borneo


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A listing of all the known species of orchids occurringin the whole island of Borneo, with accepted name,place, author of publication, and notes on habitat anddistribution.




CITES Orchid Checklist


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Split into three parts, part 1 is an alphabetical list ofall names, part 2 lists genera ordered by acceptedname, and part 3 lists plants by country of origin.Genera covered include Cattleya, Cypripedium, Laelia,Paphiopedilum, Phalaenopsis, Phragmipedium,Pleione, Sophronitis, Constantia, Paraphalaenopsisand Sophronitella.







Orchids of Borneo


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Two of the most collectable genera of orchids are fully described and extravagantly illustrated with100 line drawings and 26 plates containing over 100 images.







Orchids


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This action plan chronicles the threats faced by wild orchids, but more importantly to critical habitats that host extraordinarily high orchid diversity and endemicity. It explores and recommends specific ways that national and local government, legislators, scientists and orchid conservationists as well as growers can all help to reverse present trends. The facts and viewpoints presented in this comprehensive document update and supplement the information available to conservation organizations and agencies through the world so that they can lobby their appropriate government offices more effectively.




Orchids


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The New Encyclopedia of Orchids


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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.




Genera Orchidacearum: Volume 1: Apostasioideae and Cypripedioideae


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Orchids are among the most popular and widely collected of plant families, with tropical species and hybrids cultivated all over the world. In Genera Orchidacearum, Volume One, a comprehensive, robust classification of orchids is provided with descriptions of individual species and cultivational information. It includes comprehensive coverage on Cypripedioideae, the slipper orchids--one of the most attractive and popular of all. Superbly illustrated with contributions from over 50 international experts, this volume is indispensable for scientists, breeders, and collectors.