Book ID: 27373
Cribb, P.
The genus Paphiopedilum.1987.(Kew Magazine Monograph). 56 coloured plates.15 distribution maps.71 figs. 280 p.gr8vo.Cloth.
This is a complete taxonomic revision of the 60 accepted species(including 14 varieties),58 of which are illustrated with 56 water-colorplates many of which have been painted especially for this book.Themorphology,anatomy and cytology are discussed,as well as thedistribution,evolution and pollination of the genus.Hybridisation iscovered and there are extensive notes on cultivation.A key isprovided,enabling all 60 speies to be identified.Each species accountincludes a full description,botanical varieties where relevant,taxonomicrelationships,important synonyms,misidentifications,citation of typesand justificaton of any name change. - Second hand copy. Good state.