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Paphiopedilum

by Braem, G.J.; Chiron, G.R.

Publisher : Tropicalia
Published In : Saint-Genis Laval
Illustrations : col photos, col illus, line drawings

Description:

Complete and up-to-date monograph on this genus of Asian slipper orchids. Discusses the general aspects of orchid botany and introduces the genus Paphiopedilum and presents the most modern and accurate infrageneric taxonomy as well as information on the morphology of the genus. The necessary information for a successful culture of these popular exotic plants is also given. Detailed species with basionym, synonyms, history of the species, explanation of the name, detailed description, habitat, distribution, flowering period and information on variants. Ten new taxa are described. A standard work on the genus.