Download or read book Pitcher Plants of Sarawak written by Charles Clarke and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Guide to the Pitcher Plants of Peninsular Malaysia written by Charles Clarke and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Pitcher plants of Borneo written by Anthea Phillipps and published by Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. This book was released on 1996 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few carnivorous plants fuelthe imagination more thanpitcher plants. Chapters coverhistory, biology, ecology, andfolklore, and a detailed account of the 40 species found in Borneo -- all illustrated in colour.

Download or read book Field Guide to the Pitcher Plants of Peninsular Malaysia and Indochina written by Stewart McPherson and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Field Guide to the Pitcher Plants of Peninsular Malaysia andIndochina" offers a beautifully illustrated overview of the twentythree species of pitcher plant (Nepenthes) from Cambodia, SouthernChina, Laos, Myanmar (Burma), Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand, andVietnam.A number of species featured in this work are newly discoveredrecently, and the images featured are among the first to bepublished.This fully illustrated field guide includes a short introductionto Nepenthes, along with an overview of all the species known fromPeninsular Malaysia and Indochina. Each species is then profiledover two pages with three representative images, and a concisesummary of key features written in clear and accessible English.Concluding sections cover Nepenthes hybrids, conservation ofpitcher plants from Peninsular Malaysia and Indochina,Bibliography, Index and About the Authors.The species documented in this work are: N. alba, N.albomarginata, N. ampullaria, N. andamana, N. benstonei, N.bokorensis, N. chang, N. gracilis, N. gracillima, N. holdenii, N.kampotiana, N. kerrii, N. kongkandana, N. macfarlanei, N.mirabilis var. globosa, N. mirabilis var. mirabilis, N.rafflesiana, N. ramispina, N. sanguinea, N. smilesii, N.suratensis, N. thai, and N. thorelii.

Download or read book Pitcher Plants of the Old World written by Stewart McPherson and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pitcher plants include the largest and most spectacular of all carnivorous plants. So-called because they produce highly specialised foliage that takes the form of hollow, water-filled "pitchers", these extraordinary plants lure and prey upon arthropods and other small animals. The pitcher plants of the Old World also trap the largest prey of all carnivorous plants, including on rare occasions, vertebrates as large as frogs, mice and even rats. This two volume work examines both genera of Old World pitcher plants (Nepenthes and Cephalotus) and documents the ecology and natural diversity of every known species for the first time and in unparalleled detail... Pitcher Plants of the Old World Volume One consists of the following chapters; Introduction, Carnivorous Plants of the World, The Pitcher Plants of the Old World, The Evolution of the Pitcher Plants of the Old World, Trapping Processes, Infauna, Nepenthes of Borneo and Nepenthes of Peninsular Malaysia and Indochina.

Download or read book Nepenthes of Sumatra and Peninsular Malaysia written by Charles Clarke and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Nepenthes of Borneo written by Charles Clarke and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Pitcher Plants of Borneo written by Anthea Phillipps and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Pitcher Plants of Peninsular Malaysia Singapore written by Roger G. Shivas and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Pitcher Plant nepenthes Ampullaria Choice by Frogs of the Microhyla Nepenthicola and M borneensis Complex for Breeding at Kubah National Park Sarawak written by and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Visual Celebration of Borneo s Wildlife written by Fanny Lai and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2016-08-16 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Borneo wildlife pictorial offers nature lovers, visitors to Borneo and armchair explorers an unparalleled introduction to this mysterious treasure island. Illustrated with more than 350 images, taken by Bjorn Olesen and other wildlife photographers, A Visual Celebration of Borneo's Wildlife is a photographic tribute to the most spectacular wildlife species on the second-largest tropical island on Earth. It displays nature's beauty, revealing many private moments of the astonishing biodiversity of Borneo, where nature runs riot. Based on the latest research, it is filled with captivating little-known facts about the wildlife that modern-day travelers may come across when visiting this enchanting island. It also describes the top 16 wildlife locations in Borneo, with a comprehensive list of recommended reading, websites and blogs provided. Also included is a foreword by HRH Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands, President of Fauna & Flora International. **All of the authors' royalties will be donated to Fauna & Flora International for nature conservation work in Southeast Asia.**

Download or read book In Defense of Plants written by Matt Candeias and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Study of Plants in a Whole New Light “Matt Candeias succeeds in evoking the wonder of plants with wit and wisdom.” ―James T. Costa, PhD, executive director, Highlands Biological Station and author of Darwin's Backyard #1 New Release in Nature & Ecology, Plants, Botany, Horticulture, Trees, Biological Sciences, and Nature Writing & Essays In his debut book, internationally-recognized blogger and podcaster Matt Candeias celebrates the nature of plants and the extraordinary world of plant organisms. A botanist’s defense. Since his early days of plant restoration, this amateur plant scientist has been enchanted with flora and the greater environmental ecology of the planet. Now, he looks at the study of plants through the lens of his ever-growing houseplant collection. Using gardening, houseplants, and examples of plants around you, In Defense of Plants changes your relationship with the world from the comfort of your windowsill. The ruthless, horny, and wonderful nature of plants. Understand how plants evolve and live on Earth with a never-before-seen look into their daily drama. Inside, Candeias explores the incredible ways plants live, fight, have sex, and conquer new territory. Whether a blossoming botanist or a professional plant scientist, In Defense of Plants is for anyone who sees plants as more than just static backdrops to more charismatic life forms. In this easily accessible introduction to the incredible world of plants, you’ll find: • Fantastic botanical histories and plant symbolism • Passionate stories of flora diversity and scientific names of plant organisms • Personal tales of plantsman discovery through the study of plants If you enjoyed books like The Botany of Desire, What a Plant Knows, or The Soul of an Octopus, then you’ll love In Defense of Plants.

Download or read book A Botanist in Borneo written by Hugh Low and published by Natural History Publications (Borneo). This book was released on 2002 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Carnivorous Plants written by Aaron M. Ellison and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 563 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a synthesis of the latest research on carnivorous plants, focusing on their physiology, ecology, evolution, and future conservation and research efforts

Download or read book New Nepenthes written by Stewart McPherson and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Field Guide to the Pitcher Plants of Borneo written by Stewart MacPherson and published by . This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Field Guide to the Pitcher Plants of the Borneo" is a lavishlyillustrated overview of the thirty nine species of Bornean pitcherplants (Nepenthes). Several species featured in this work havebeen discovered extremely recently, and the images included inthis work are among the first to be published.This visually beautiful guide book consists of a shortintroduction to Nepenthes, followed by an overview of the speciesknown from Borneo (complete with full page map). Each species isthen profiled over two pages with the use of three images (most ofwhich have never been published before) and a brief, but detailedtext summary written in clear, easy-to-understand English.Concluding sections cover Nepenthes hybrids, conservation ofBornean pitcher plants, Bibliography, Index, and About theAuthors.The species documented in this work are:N. albomarginata, N. ampullaria, N. appendiculata, N. baramensis,N. bicalcarata, N. boschiana, N. burbidgeae, N. campanulata, N.chaniana, N. clipeata, N. edwardsiana, N. ephippiata, N.epiphytica, N. faizaliana, N. fusca, N. glandulifera, N. gracilis,N. hirsuta, N. hispida, N. hurrelliana, N. lowii, N. macrophylla,N. macrovulgaris, N. mapuluensis, N. mirabilis, N. mollis, N.muluensis, N. murudensis, N. northiana, N. pilosa, N. platychila,N. rafflesiana, N. rajah, N. reinwardtiana, N. stenophylla, N.tentaculata, N. veitchii, N. villosa, N. vogeliiHighlights include:1. coverage and unique images of the recently discoveredNepenthesbaramensis, N. appendiculata and N. epiphytica.2. Unique, never-before published images of many rare andlittle-known Nepenthes, including N. glandulifera, N. hurrelliana,N. mapuluensis, N. platychila and N. vogelii.

Download or read book Wild Borneo written by and published by Bloomsbury Natural History. This book was released on 2006 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Wild Borneo is a beautifully photographed and eloquently written celebration of Borneo's gorgeous scenery, vast wealth of plant and animal life, and fascinating local peoples. Also featured in depth are efforts to protect the island's rainforests - world hotspots of species biodiversity - and to build a long-term global approach to conserving the multitude of natural treasures found on this unique, spectacular island." -- dust jacket.