In this, the second issue of Malesian Orchid Journal, we include an article on Sarcanthopsis hansemannii from New Guinea. The island of New Guinea, situated in the eastern part of Malesia, has one of the richest orchid floras on Earth, with some 2500 or more species in about 130 genera. The first comprehensive overview [...]
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As we enter 2009, three important anniversaries will be celebrated. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew celebrates its 250th anniversary and 12 February will mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin, whose studies on orchids are world famous. This year also marks the 150th anniversary of the publication on 24 November 1859 [...] This 176 page book was produced by the Orchid Society of South east Asia (OSSEA) to coincide with the 17th World Orchid Conference 2002, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was written as a simple, convenient, inexpensive guide, for people who know little about S.E. Asian orchid species, but want to find out more. No [...] Paphiopedilums hold a special place in the affections of orchid lovers. For the grower they exhibit several readily appreciated virtues: they are exotic to look at; they produce large flowers on small plants; there are almost 70 known species all of which might be grown in a relatively small greenhouse; many species are rare [...] You can get off alcohol, drugs, women, food and cars, but once you’re hooked on orchids you’re finished. [BBooks comment: We know this to be true!] You never get off orchids…never’ Joe Kunisch, orchid grower. When Eric Hansen entered the Borneo jungle in search of rare orchids, he didn’t know what he was letting [...] The Orchids of Borneo will be produced in a series of volumes. As of October 2003 there were 4 volumes published. Borneo’s orchid flora is estimated to include 2500-3000 species and is the least studied in the region. As a result, many new taxa and records have been discovered with recent exploration and research. [...] The Orchids of Borneo is being produced in a series of volumes. As of October 2003 there were 4 volumes published. Borneo’s orchid flora is estimated to include between 1400 and 1500 species and is one of the least studied in the region. As a result, many new taxa and records have been’ discovered [...] This checklist is part of the Orchids of Borneo project which is a collaborative research project aimed at elucidating the orchid flora of Borneo in a series of volumes, each of which includes accounts and detailed black and white drawings and colour photographs of 100 species. The first of these was published in 1991, [...] This handy field guide provides an excellent introduction to over 120 exotic orchid species found in Tropical Asia, many unique to the region. Included are full-color photographs of their extraordinarily beautiful blooms and a wealth of expert botanical information. The photographs and text by David Banks, noted authority on tropical orchids, will delight orchid [...] |
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