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One in every seven flowering plants on earth is an orchid. Yet
orchids retain an air of exotic mystery--and they remain remarkably
misunderstood and underappreciated. The orchid family contains an
astonishing array of colors, forms, and smells that captivate
growers from all walks of life across the globe. Though undeniably
elegant, the popular moth orchid--a grocery store standard--is a
bland stand-in when compared with its thousands of more complex and
fascinating brethren, such as the Demon Queller, which grows in
dark forests where its lovely blooms are believed to chase evil
forces away. There is the Fetid Sun-God, an orchid that lures
female flies to lay their eggs on its flowers by emitting a scent
of rancid cheese. Or the rare, delicate Lizard Orchid, which mimics
the appearance of lizards but smells distinctly of goat. The Book
of Orchids revels in the diversity and oddity of these beguiling
plants. Six hundred of the world's most intriguing orchids are
displayed, along with life-size photographs that capture botanical
detail, as well as information about distribution, peak flowering
period, and each species' unique attributes, both natural and
cultural. With over 28,000 known species--and more being discovered
each year--the orchid family is arguably the largest and most
geographically widespread of the flowering plant families.
Including the most up-to-date science and accessibly written by
botanists Mark Chase, Maarten Christenhusz, and Tom Mirenda, each
entry in The Book of Orchids will entice researchers and orchid
enthusiasts alike. With stunning full-color images, The Book of
Orchids is sure to become the go-to reference for these complex,
alluring, and extraordinarily adaptable plants.
Orchids are among the most popular and widely collected of plant families, with tropical species and hybrids being cultivated the world over. The five volumes of Genera Orchidacearum will provide a complete, robust classification of the orchids, descriptions of individual species, and cultivational information. The series, superbly illustrated with colour photographs and line drawings of all the genera, will be an absolutely indispensable reference tool both for scientists, and for orchid breeders, collectors, and enthusiasts. This, the first volume of the Genera Orchidacearum, includes Cypripedioideae, the slipper orchids, arguably the most attractive and popular orchids of all.
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. However, for a variety of reasons it remains one of the
least understood. The fossil record is poor, and active research
has been relatively scarce until recent years, in part because of
the sheer size and cosmopolitan distribution of the family.
The fifth volume treats 186 genera in tribe Cymbidieae 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.
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. However, for a variety of reasons it remains one of the
least understood. The fossil record is poor, and active research
has been relatively scarce until recent years, in part because of
the sheer size and cosmopolitan distribution of the family.
This fourth volume treats the first 210 genera 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 tobe in
hobbyist collections. Genera are beautifully illustrated with line
drawings and color photographs.
Genera Orchidacearum is the first monograph of the world's orchid genera that reflects their long evolutionary history and reveals relationships based on genealogical descent and the most up-to-date DNA data.
Genera Orchidacearum provides a comprehensive, robust classification of the orchids, with descriptions of individual species and cultural information. It begins wiht introductory chapters outlining the long history of efforts by plant scientists and breeders to provide a scientific classification of the orchids. This is the first fully comprehensive, modern treatment of orchid classification to be published. Volume two looks at 100 genera in subfamily Orchidaceae, many of them with bizarre pollination mechanisms. Recent advances in molecular approaches, especially multigene analyses, combined with several other types of new data, have resulted in a redefinition of many genera. This volume aims to produce a more robust and natural account of the orchids at the generic level, and to incorporate this new molecular data into a truly phylogenetic classification, whilst identifying areas and taxa that require additional study.
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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