Collation of data held at Kew and added to the ILDIS World Database of Legumes. Information was collected by searches of published and unpublished floras, of Kew herbaria, of Index Kewensis and the Kew Record of Taxonomic Literature.
Notes of economic use are included where applicable. Comprehensive checklist, with code abbreviations for characteristics, habitat and distribution.
Legumes of Economic Importance: Legumes of Economic Importance Pt. Lousi, Missouri, in August 1999, with the main objective of examining the phylogenetic relationships of Papilionoideae and the relationships in Caesalpiniodeae and Mimosoi
It contains about 400 additional names to those appearing in Brummitt's "Plant Name Authors". Additional biographical data are included for 231 authors, and full names are given for 189 authors listed by Brummit and P
Full names, dates of birth and death when known, recommended abbreviations, and groups in which the names have been published are given for each author. Includes flowering plants, gymnosperms, pteridophytes, bryophytes, algae, fungi and f
Atlas of Vegetation in Madagascar is an outstanding achievement, both from a scientific and a practical point of view, and all those involved in its successful completion are to be wholeheartedly commended. "Graham Duncan, presented in Fr
Taxonomic review of all 20 species in this exclusively South American genus - all but two are endemic to Brazil.
This is the first complete account of the upper floors of northern Yemen. Appendices include lists of names of Arabian plants and poisonous plants along with a locality gazateer. More than 40 plants are illustrated in color and others by line dr
Guide of Field of the Pines of Mexico and Central America. The pines are among the world's most important wood-producing trees, with more than 100 species widely distributed in the northern hemisphere. A full-page line drawing and a distr
A list of the c.1400 known species of orchids that occur throughout the island of Borneo, with accepted name, place, author of publication and notes on habitat and distribution. With 16 plates of color photographs, and numerous useful lin
Published for the first time in 1990, this second edition of the Bibliography of Conifers has expanded considerably from 2,130 to 3,787 references to published literature. A new index of taxon names, referenced to the bibliography, greatl
A guide to general floristic works on the region, compiled to assist contributors to Flora Zambesiaca.
Additional chapters cover the history of Roscoea, its morphology, ecology and conservation. The twenty known species are described in detail - their structure, form, nomenclature, history, synonyms, habitat and distribution, and many of the vari
The genus Meconopsis: blue poppies and their relatives. The first monograph of the genus Meconopsis was written in 1934 by George Taylor, later director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. In 2007 he was awarded the highest award of
Royal Botanic Gardens. The most comprehensive and authoritative account of lavenders to be published to date
This is the first complete and illustrated monograph of Curtis's Botanical Magazine of the genus Lachenalia, a group of horticultural plants important and botanically diverse. This book includes many very attractive species that have neve
The genus Jasminum] details the historical and cultural use of jasmine, its role in perfumery and medicine, cultivation in temperate and tropical gardens, and taxonomy, including a key to cultivated species. This is a book that I can reco
The genre Erythronium by Chris Clennett is an essential book to have as it provides a wealth of knowledge and information and if you have any interest in this wonderful genre you should acquire this book. Ian Young, SGRC Bulb Registration journa
The genus Epimedium and other herbaceous Berberidaceae. With 27 fine plates of color by contemporary botanical artists, numerous color photographs and line drawings. The authoritative text, fully typed and taxonomically researched, retains the u
The resurgence of interest in Cymbidium species has highlighted the taxonomic issues that still remain in the genus. The genus Cymbidium currently comprises about 52 species distributed throughout southern and eastern Asia, the Mal
Revista Botánica Monografía: The genus Betula: A taxonomic revision of the birches. From the experience of the authors of cultivating and propagating almost all species, they realize the needs of cultivation and the use of the landscape
I found myself sitting in bed until the early hours of the morning captivated by several sections. Terry Underhill, Heathers 9, Handbook of the Heather Society, 2012. Garden Media Guild Awards: Winner: Reference Book of the Year 2012 The Co
Flowers of the Amazon forests: Margaret Mee's botanical art. Beautifully illustrated book, which features 60 of Margaret Mee's master paintings, along with a wealth of smaller drawings, paintings and occasional photographs,
Today I have received with great gratitude your fantastic book on Plant Collectors of East Africa. I have spent many nostalgic hours reading my way through front to back, waking up so many wonderful memories of so many friends and charact
An attractive book, which consists of the first publication of the hunting journals of plants of the botanist collector Hugh Low, who visited Sarawak during the years 1844-1846. The work includes 66 fine-colored reproduction
A Legacy of Lacquer in Kew: The Japanese Collection by John J.Quinn. With sections on history, botany and chemistry of lacquers, this is a fascinating read and an essential reference for collectors of antiques, botanists, furniture
(9781783705344) - Collector's edition - Big Picture Press - Templar - Height: 297 mm - Spine width: 39 mm - Width: 399 mm - ISBN: 9781783705344 - Number of pages: 95 - Languages: English - Publication date: 08 Sep 2016
Fathers of the Botany: The Discovery of Chinese Plants by European Missionaries. Historians and gardeners can derive from their inescapable book Fathers of Botany, on the remarkable men who brought Christianity to remote parts of C
A Passion for Plants: Life and Vision of Ghillean Prance. Now a famed international speaker and conservationist, he is scientific advisor to the Eden project.
What plants liked dinosaurs to eat and what plants liked to eat insects? Discover the answers in Kidsâ ???? Kew ... 'The Lady, May 2007. It's bright and busy, full of photographs, illustrations, a drop-down map and information.' What's on in London, A
Royal Botanic Gardens (9781842465042) - Dimensions: 240 x 193 x 9 mm - New edition - Kew - Royal Botanic Gardens - Height: 240 mm - Spine width: 7 mm - Width: 193 mm - ISBN: 9781842465042 - Number of pages: 96 | Kew Guide
Hyland House Publishing Pty Ltd (9781864471212) - Dimensions: 166 x 175 x 14mm | 246g - UK ed. - Flemington, Australia - Hyland House Publishing Pty Ltd - Format: Paperback | 166 pages - Publication date: 01 Oct 2012
