The Genus Paphiopedilum: A Monographn of the conduplicate-leafed slipper orchids of Asia

Description:

Third edition, written in collaboration with S.L. Öhlund. The most definitive and complete monograph on the genus Paphiopedilum published to date, with excellent illustrations, photographs and cultural information. The extensive scientific text is aimed at commercial and amateur orchid growers, professional botanists and anyone interested in orchids. The genus Paphiopedilum (Asian tropical and subtropical slipper orchids) is discussed, the infrageneric divisions of the genus are explained and all 98 species are treated in detail: Scientific nam, basionym, synonyms, etymology, discussion, detailed description, distribution and habitat, flowering date in situ and in cultivation, miscellaneous notes such as the mitotic chromosome count, varieties and forms, etc. All species are illustrated, including close-ups. Identification keys to subgenera, sections and subsections, and species. Introductory chapters on taxonomy and nomenclature, taxonomic problems, key to the genera, culture. Only 400 copies were printed.

Condition

8vo, orig. cloth-backed pictorial boards. A few ink numbers to Contents list, otherwise fine. Inscribed by the author.