The Stanhopea Book

In his comprehensive monography “The Stanhopea Book”, Rudolf Jenny covers the 59 currently known species, as well as one subspecies, the six known natural hybrids of the orchid genus Stanhopea and two species of Embreea (formerly classified as Stanhopeas). The books includes a general section with chapters on terminology, pollination, distribution and habitats and taxonomy of the Stanhopea genus, followed by chapters for specific Stanhopea species Each of the taxa is treated with a full botanical description, a list of synonyms, reproductions of the first description of the taxa and of many of the synonyms, variations within the species, copious illustrations of the taxa using both botanical illustrations and photographs, detailed pictures of the lips and columns in multiple directions, fragrance analysis, pollination information, distributions and registered hybrids. There is also a section with images of Stanhopeas that have not yet been identified; this includes both species and possible putative hybrids. Furthermore, there are sections on hybridization, giving information or listings of all the presently known generic and intergeneric hybrids of Stanhopeas, many with pictures.

$125 USD

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Publication: 2018
Number of pages:  495 pages
Language: English