Book ID: 94206
Pridgeon, Alec M., Phillip Cribb and Mark W. Chase (eds.)
Genera Orchidacearum. Volume 5. 2009. 48 col. pls. 400 line figs. XXI, 585 p. 4to. Hardcover.
The fifth volume treats 186 genera in tribe Cymbidieae of thelargest subfamily, Epidendroideae, including some of the showiest orchids often used in hybridizing. Comprehensive treatments are provided for each genus, which include complete nomenclature, description, distribution (with map), anatomy, palynology, cytogenetics, phytochemistry, phylogenetics, pollination, ecology, and economic uses. Cultivation notes are included for those genera known to be in hobbyist collections. Genera are beautifully illustrated with line drawings and colour photographs.