Book ID: 118111
McDonald, Gavin and Guy Upfold
Disperis Orchids of South Africa. 2026. ca 450 col. figs. 276 p. 4to. Hardcover.
South Africa's DISPERIS orchids represent some of the continent's most intriguing and elusive botanical treasures. This comprehensive guide presents the complete story of these remarkable plants, from their hidden forest and grassland habitats to their intricate pollination strategies.
Contents
Photography and photographer
Using the book
The genus Disperis
Taxonomy of the genis Disperis and its subgenera Disperis and Dryorkis
Pollination of Disperis and relationships with their pollinators
Whre do Disperis grow?
Comparison of gymnostemia and lips of Disperies pecies
Species ccounts - distribution, flowering time, description, etymolohy and nomenclature
This book is richly illustrated Herbert Stärker's exceptional macro-photography.