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Kota Kinabalu: Natural History Publications (Borneo), 2013. 196, col + b/w photos, map. . PB. NEW. . 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. In this book an impression is given of the diversity in the wild orchid flora of Myanmar. Short introductory chapters are follows by descriptions and illustrations of 116 selected examples of Myanmar orchid species. Many of the photographs were taken in the natural habitat of the plants, while several others originated in…
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A Guide to Orchids of Myanmar Paperback - 2014
by Hubert Kurzweil & Saw Lwin
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- Title A Guide to Orchids of Myanmar
- Author Hubert Kurzweil & Saw Lwin
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- Publisher Natural History Publications (Borneo), Kota Kinabalu
- Date 2014
- ISBN 9789838121477
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Natural History Publications (Borneo). 2014. Trade paperback. New.. 196 p. Includes: illustrations, index, bibliography. . 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. In this book we would like to give 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, we describe and illustrate 116 selected examples of Myanmar orchid species. Many…
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Kota Kinabalu: Natural History Publications (Borneo), 2014. First edition. Paperback. New. 26-11-16. Myanmar's varied topography is home to some 800 different species of orchid ranging from species similar to those in the Himalayas in the North to Malesian cousins in the South. The authors have selected 118 of these species for this introduction. Each species has been photographed, has a detailed botanical description as well as notes on habitat and ecology and distribution. 196 pages Please see the scan of the contents page for further details. Weight: 0.7kg. Post free within Malaysia
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