Author: Braem, G.J.; Chiron, G.R.
Title: Paphiopedilum
Description: Tropicalia 2003 iv, 440, col photos, col illus, line drawings. . PB. Vg. Inscription to endpaper.. 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.. [9782951390041]

Keywords: Orchidaceae; Orchids; Slipper Orchids; Paphiopedilum


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