80 colour photos. This book is devoted to Bulbophyllum with over 200 species covered.

26 colour plates, 100 line drawings; a selection of 100 genera.  Each species is illustrated by a line drawing accompanied by a detailed description and notes on habitat, distribution, points of interest and etymology.

26 colour plates, 100 line drawings; a selection of 100 genera.  Each species is illustrated by a line drawing accompanied by a detailed description and notes on habitat, distribution, points of interest and etymology.

An account of all the orchids known to occur wild in this most important island of Indonesia. Altogether 130 genera are listed, and a total of 731 species described. A key to the genera is provided, as well as keys to species level within each genus. As most of the plants described have been seen in the forest, habitat notes are given. Illustrated with 720 colour photos, most next to the description.

Illustrated with 664 colour photos mostly taken of plants growing in the wild; 70 line drawings. Describes 1118 species in 139 genera known from Sumatra and the surrounding islands. Photos are placed as close as possible to the descriptions to enable more people to identify species. Botanical descriptions are as complete as possible, and have avoided technical taxonomic words. The month of flowering of plants is given. The author lists the altitude from which the temperature can be calculated. A totally stunning publication

If you order this title you may receive ISBN 1 84246 027 7 listing Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew as the publisher. Both ISBNs are the same book - just different publishers.

Peninsular Malaysia is situated between, roughly 1.5 & 6.5 degrees N. The climate is tropical with high temperatures and high humidity and very small seasonal variations. The rainforest flora contains about 800 species of orchid ranging from minute species of Bulbophyllum to the gigantic Grammatophyllum speciosum, the largest of all orchids. The book introduces readers to some of the lesser known species. Contains descriptions of more than 130 species with 229 black & white and 26 colour photos. Includes a comprehensive botanic glossary.

10 years of research has gone into gathering the information for this book. More than 900 colour photographs are used to illustrate the 302 native orchids found in the Himalayan area of Nepal. Most photographs depict the orchids in their natural habitat.

 It also provides information on distribution, phenology, ecology, conservation status and threats that may endanger them.

 An important tool for the botanist, the researcher and the Himalayan orchid lover.

The author has been rewarded for his contribution in species conservation by being announced the winner of the Abraham Conservation Award 2010. The award is to be presented on September 23rd 2010 by the head of the state of Government of Nepal.

Well done Bhakta !

10 years of research has gone into gathering the information for this book. More than 900 colour photographs are used to illustrate the 302 native orchids found in the Himalayan area of Nepal. Most photographs depict the orchids in their natural habitat.

 It also provides information on distribution, phenology, ecology, conservation status and threats that may endanger them.

 An important tool for the botanist, the researcher and the Himalayan orchid lover.

The author has been rewarded for his contribution in species conservation by being announced the winner of the Abraham Conservation Award 2010. The award was presented on September 23rd 2010 by the head of the state of Government of Nepal.

Well done Bhakta !

Dendrobium, with approximately 1580 species, is one of the most diverse genera in the orchid family. Its natural range extends from Japan south across the Pacific to Tahiti and New Zealand, and from China and India to New Guinea and Australia.

Borneo is one of several ‘hot spots’ of Dendrobium speciation. With approximately 167 named species in 15 sections, Borneo is the second most important location after New Guinea of Dendrobium speciation in Malesia. Eighty-three species, representing a selection from each of the 15 sections, are described and figured in this guide. Most occur as epiphytes in hill and lower montane forest at moderate elevation, mostly between about 900 and 1600 m. An account of all the Dendrobiums occurring in Borneo is currently in preparation.

The sections highlighted are 

Amblyanthus

Aporum

Bolbodium

Calcarifera

Calyptrochilus

Conostalix

Crumenata

Dendrobium

Distichophyllae

Formosae

Fugacia

Grastidium

Latouria

Pedilonum

Platycaulon

Allied Genera included are Cadetia , Diplocaulobium, Epigeneium  and Flickingeria

The orchid flora of Myanmar is fairly rich with just over 800 different species, which is a reflection of the country’s varied topography and climate. Following a long period of political isolation the Myanmar orchids are among the least known in tropical mainland Asia. Some highly attractive orchids are found here, notably some large-flowered and brightly coloured species in the genera Coelogyne, Dendrobium and Cymbidium. Affinities to the orchid flora of the Himalayas are found in the north of the country, while typical Malesian elements occur in the southern part of Myanmar. This book gives readers an impression of the diversity found in the orchids that are growing in the wild in Myanmar. After short introductory chapters, with general notes on the country and its orchid flora, 116 selected examples of Myanmar orchid species are described and illustrated. Many of the photographs were taken in the natural habitat of the plants, while several others originated in cultivation. An identification key to the groups of orchids is provided, as well as a preliminary checklist of the species recorded so far.