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. Each volume provides
comprehensive coverage of one or two orchid subfamilies, and the
series as a whole will be an indispensable reference tool for
scientists, orchid breeders, and growers. Orchidaceae is the
largest monocotyledon family and perhaps the largest plant family
in terms of number of species, approximately 25,000. Although the
fossil record is limited, active molecular research in recent years
has unravelled many of the complexities and phylogenetics of this
cosmopolitan plant family. This sixth and final volume treats 140
genera in tribes Dendrobieae and Vandeae of the largest subfamily,
Epidendroideae, including some of the showiest orchids often used
in hybridizing. Comprehensive treatments are provided for each
genus, which include complete nomenclature, description,
distribution (with map), anatomy, palynology, cytogenetics,
phytochemistry, phylogenetics, pollination, ecology, and economic
uses. Cultivation notes are included for those genera known to be
in hobbyist collections. Genera are beautifully illustrated with
line drawings and colour photographs. An Addendum updates a few
generic accounts published in past volumes. A cumulative glossary,
list of generic synonyms with their equivalents, and list of all
series contributors round out this final volume in the series.
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