Genera Orchidacearum: Orchidoideae (pt. 1)

Download or read book Genera Orchidacearum: Orchidoideae (pt. 1) written by Alec M. Pridgeon and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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." --Book Jacket.