Slipper Orchids of Borneo
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Book
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ISBN 10
9838120189
ISBN 13
9789838120180
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Publication Year
1997
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Pages
120
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Slipper orchids (Paphiopedilum species) are among Borneo's most spectacular and instantly recognizable plants. The island has a dozen species, including the sensational Paphiopedilum rothschildianum and P. sanderianum, the petals spreading to 30 cm across in the former and up to a metre long in the latter.
Slipper Orchids of Borneo is a readable account that updates knowledge of the taxonomy, distribution, ecology and biology of these extraordinary plants, and includes superb photographs and paintings. Nearly all of the Bornean species are naturally rare in the wild, and sadly some are now threatened with extinction unless their habitats can be better protected.
Slipper orchids (Paphiopedilum species) are among Borneo's most spectacular and instantly recognizable plants. The island has a dozen species, including the sensational Paphiopedilum rothschildianum and P. sanderianum, the petals spreading to 30 cm across in the former and up to a metre long in the latter.
Slipper Orchids of Borneo is a readable account that updates knowledge of the taxonomy, distribution, ecology and biology of these extraordinary plants, and includes superb photographs and paintings. Nearly all of the Bornean species are naturally rare in the wild, and sadly some are now threatened with extinction unless their habitats can be better protected.
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