Download or read book Brazilian Orchids in Focus written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Family Orchidaceae in the Serra do Japi S o Paulo state Brazil written by Emerson Ricardo Pansarin and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-03-15 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study presents a floristic survey of orchid species occurring in the Serra do Japi in São Paulo, southeastern Brazil. The region studied is strategically placed in the transitional zone between interior semi-deciduous mesophytic forests and the Atlantic forest, presenting species from both formations and is characterized by semi-deciduous mesophytic forests, altitudinal forests and rocky outcrops. In the Serra do Japi the orchid family is represented by 125 species distributed among 61 genera. The most representative genus is Epidendrum, followed by Oncidium and Habenaria. Most of the species occur as epiphytes, while 40 species are terrestrial, 31 species are rupicolous, two are hemi-epiphytes and only one is myco-heterotrophic. Although the orchid diversity is high, the region has been affected by anthropogenic disturbances, making the preservation and integrated study of the diversity present in the Serra do Japi an urgent necessity, with social, economic and preservationist aspects.

Download or read book Orchids of Tropical America written by Joe E. Meisel and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Orchids of Tropical America is an entertaining, informative, and splendidly illustrated introduction to the orchid family for enthusiasts and newcomers seeking to learn about more than 120 widespread orchid genera. Joe E. Meisel, Ronald S. Kaufmann, and Franco Pupulin bring alive the riot of colors, extraordinary shapes, and varied biology and ecology of the principal orchid genera ranging from Mexico and the Caribbean to Bolivia and Brazil. Orchids, likely the most diverse family of plants on earth, reach their peak diversity in the tropical countries of the Western Hemisphere, including, for example, more than 2,500 species in Brazil and 4,000 in Ecuador. The book also highlights reserves in the American tropics where travelers can enjoy orchids in the wild. Whether you journey abroad to see these unique plants, raise them in your home, or admire them from afar, this book offers fascinating insights into the diversity and natural history of orchids. Beyond the plant and flower descriptions, Orchids of Tropical America is packed with informative stories about the ecology and history of each genus. Pollination ecology is given in detail, with an emphasis on how floral features distinctive to the genus are linked to interaction with pollinators. This book also features information on medicinal and commercial uses, notes on the discoverers, and relevant historical data. The easy-to-use identification system permits quick recognition of the most common orchid groups in Central and South America. Genus descriptions are given in plain language designed for a nonscientific audience but will prove highly useful to advanced botanists as well. Descriptions focus on external morphology, and great care has been taken to ensure the guide is useful in the field without reliance on microscopes or dissections. Equally valuable as a field guide, a desktop reference, or a gift, Orchids of Tropical America will make an excellent addition to any orchid lover’s library. Visit the website for this book at www.orchidsoftropicalamerica.com.

Download or read book Orchids of Brazil written by James McQueen and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an alphabetical listing of 300 species and varieties of Brazilian orchid, each accompanied by a colour photograph, plant description, botanical name and history and suggestions for cultivation. The introductory chapters discuss geography and climate, history and the orchids of Brazil and their conservation, and make general suggestions for growing Brazilian orchids. Includes a glossary and an index. The authors are successful orchid growers whose other publications include the first volume in this series, 'Miniature Orchids'.

Download or read book Brazilian orchids written by Sergio Araujo and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Este livro traz ao leitor o caráter ancilar dos textos em trabalhos dessa natureza, e introduz o leitor ao ambiente e fins do trabalho, ou oferecer notas para o melhor entendimento.

Download or read book Brazilian Orchids written by and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Orchid Biology Reviews and Perspectives X written by Tiiu Kull and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-01-21 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As stated many times before the purpose of Orchid Biology, Reviews and Perspectives (OB) is to present reviews on all aspects of orchids. The aim is not to balance every volume, but to make a balanced and wide ranging presentation of orchids in the series as a whole. The chapters in this, the last volume of the series, range over a number of topics which were not covered before. Singapore is justly famed for its orchids. They can be seen on arrival (or dep- ture) in its modern, highly efficient and comfortable Changi Airport and on the way from it to town. Vanda Miss Joaquim, the first hybrid to come from Singapore became its National Flower. This natural hybrid can be seen on its currency, stamps, and public and private decorations. Many excellent breeders, starting with Prof. Eric Holttum who bred the first man made hybrid (Spathoglottis Primrose), produced numerous magnificent hybrids and won countless awards in Singapore and elsewhere. These hybrids served to enrich the country’s orchid mystique. In the opening chapter of this volume Dr. Teoh Eng Soon (Western style: Eng Soon Teoh), himself a prize winning orchid breeder, grower and author writes about some of the breeders who contributed to the Singapore orchid fame. Prof. Hans Fitting was one of the best known plant physiologists of his time. As a young man he studied the effects of pollen on orchid flowers.

Download or read book Orchids from the Brazilian Amazon written by Francisco Miranda and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Classic Cattleyas written by A. A. Chadwick and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 2006 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cattleyas, first introduced in 1818, are the flowers whose form and color defined the essence of tropical orchids for generations to come. This helpful and informative book—for veteran orchid enthusiasts and beginners alike—describes each classic Cattleya species in fascinating detail and includes all that is required to appreciate and grow cattleyas successfully.

Download or read book Orchids written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Rio de Janeiro Footprint Focus Guide written by Alex Robinson and published by Footprint Travel Guides. This book was released on 2014-03-10 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Loaded with information on Brazil's iconic city, this guide will take you from Rio's famous Mardi Gras carnival to its spectacular beach and mountain scenery.

Download or read book Brazil Orchid of the Tropics written by Mulford Bateman Foster and published by . This book was released on 1946 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Orchids of the High Mountain Atlantic Rain Forest in Southeastern Brazil written by David Miller and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Orchids of Brazil written by James McQueen and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 1993 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Brazil Orchid of the Tropics written by Mulford Bateman Foster and published by . This book was released on 1946 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Cool Orchids written by Frederick William Burbidge and published by Applewood Books. This book was released on 2008-12 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Englishman Frederick William Burbidge (1847-1905) was a legendary and intrepid collector of tropical orchids, traveling in Borneo, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Australia, and the Fiji Islands in search of specimens. His experience trying to cultivate these tropical plants in more temperate regions led him to publish "Cool Orchids" in 1874, which focused on successful orchid growing in cooler climates. Burbidge, who worked for Victorian orchid distributor James Veitch and Sons, was named Curator of the Trinity College Botanic Gardens at Dublin, Ireland in 1879. More than 20 black-and-white illustrations accompany the text.