This book is only available through print on demand. Augustine orchid society library, specific genera books. Rentoul encyclopedia of cultivated orchids, by alex d. Christensons monograph was publish in 2009 and a lot has changed. From the international phalaenopsis alliance, this wonderful publication is the most current treatment of the genus. The board of trustees of the royal botanic gardens, kew. With the full sponsorship and support of the international phalaenopsis alliance, christenson has written an extraordinary book reflecting years of botanical research and horticultural experience with the genus.
With their refined beauty and elegant flower form, moth orchids members of the genus phalaenopsis are the basic black of the orchid world. Since their discovery by western botanists in the 18th century, phalaenopsis have. This complete work on phalaenopsis is an essential reference, offering keys to the species, descriptions of each, taxonomic notes, and hybridization and conservation. Orchids in this genus are monopodial epiphytes or lithophytes with long, coarse roots, short, leafy stems and longlasting, flat flowers arranged in a flowering stem that often branches near the end. This book deals about all aspects of the genus phalaenopsis. Each species is shown with excellent images, a brief description of its natural habitat, culture requirements, flowering habit and distribution in the wild. Each species is shown with excellent images, a brief description of its natural habitat, culture. All the pictures are in a single section ordered alphabeticaly. Phalaenopsis yingjiangensis in world checklist of selected plant families.
Orchids eric christenson has written an extraordinary book reflecting years of botanical research and almost 30 years of. Plants in this genus are monopodial and usually epiphytic, although there are ocassional lithophytes and those species formerly. The goal of this site is to share a passion and to gather together as much information as possible about these plants. Ecology, biology, taxonomy, systematics, cultivation, judging the genus phalaenopsis is the most widespread pot plant today, but many aspects remain unknown. Sarcanthinae commonly known as moth orchids the very name phalaenopsis is derived from the greek words phalaina, moth. Since their discovery by western botanists in the 18th century, phalaenopsis were considered aristocrats even among orchids and were eagerly sought out by the most discerning and wealthy of collectors. List of plants in the family orchidaceae britannica. The author includes the genus kingidium and the genus doritis within the genus phalenopsis. On this site you will discover a small part of the great orchid familly. Many are grown as ornamentals for their showy flowers, and several are of economic importance. Find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. The genus phalaenopsis currently consists of 72 species divided into four subgenera and six. Phalaenopsis is a member of the subtribe sarcantheae, along with about eighty other genera.
The book s contributors offer valuable background by pointing out threatened and widespread species, discussing nomenclature, and pondering the origins of plants and their uses. Hawkes phalaenopsis kingdom from formosa, by asia agri business. Brittonia the author draws on his extensive botanical research and almost 30 years of growing this genus. Phalaenopsis yingjiangensis in kew science plants of the world online. Choice orchid scientists and growers alike will want to own a copy of eric christensons new monograph of phalaenopsis. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. Phalaenopsis taenialis is a species of epiphytic orchid occurring from the eastern himalaya to china references. Phalaenopsis, the genus in pictures all prices given are in us dollars. Cattleya, phalaenopsis, and assorted other genera and species for sale. Phylogeny of the genus phalaenopsis orchidaceae with emphasis on the subgenus phalaenopsis based on the sequences of the internal transcribed spacers 1. Blume orchids orchidaceae are the largest family of flowering plants, and there are over 50 species of phalaenopsis alone. The orchid digest orchids of the world volume 1 written in english.
Eric a christenson the most widely grown orchids in the world today are the species and hybrids of phalaenopsis, the moth orchids. Over the last decades, phalaenopsis have become the most popular commercial orchids and house plants decorating thousands of window sills. Orchids are perennial herbs and feature unusual bilaterally symmetric flowers, with masses of pollen known as pollinia, and tiny, dustlike seeds. In fact, moth orchids are the most popular orchids in the world, accounting for a staggering 75 percent of all orchid plant sales. With the full sponsorship and support of the international phalaenopsis alliance, christenson has written an extraordinary book reflecting years of botanical research and.
The cycle of life of a phalaenopsis in the nursery is shown from microbox to flowering plant. Phalaenopsis orchid culture, how to care for phalaenopsis. More than 200 color photos and 60 drawings enliven the work and provide a fascinating visual overview. Renziana readers will find professional advice for cultivation at home and commercial nurseries give insights of their artificial propagation methods. Shipping and handling on bulk order boxes will be billed. Without a doubt, the most widely grown orchids in the world are the species and hybrids of phalaenopsis, the moth orchids. From the time of its introduction into cultivation, more than a century ago, this lovely orchid has won the favor of orchid growers, but for many years its culture was deemed. Phalaenopsis alliance, christenson has written an extraordinary book reflecting years of botanical research and horticultural experience with the genus. On september 1, 1998, we published in the federal register 63 fr 4640346406, docket no. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties.
Similar species and species complex of phalaenopsis. Publishers are quite reluctant to publish this kind of work. The genus phalaenopsis orchids of the world volume 1. The genus in pictures international phalaenopsis alliance. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. The plant list includes a further 98 scientific plant names of infraspecific rank for the genus phalaenopsis.
The last complete monograph has been wirtten by the late e. It has been edited to conform with modern nomenclature. The genus phalaenopsis orchids of the world volume 1 by. Orchids of the world volume 1 of orchids of the world. Over the last decades, phalaenopsis have become the most popular commercial. We do not intend the plant list to be complete for names of infraspecific rank. Phalaenopsis vendors orchidwire results 1 157 of 157. The second issue of renziana is devoted to the orchid genus phalaenopsis. Phalaenopsis, the genus in pictures is the newest publication of the international phalaenopsis alliance ipa. Specializing in paphiopedilum and phragmipedium hybridizing seedlings to near blooming size and occasionally flasks. Genus phalaenopsis, by herman sweet all about orchids, by charles marden fitch home orchid growing 5th ed, by rebecca northen culture of the phalaenopsis orchid, by bob gordon growing orchids book three, by j. Species descriptions, culture notes, images, taxonomy articles, morphology and ecology, and disease information. Book originally printed in 1980 and unfortunately now out of print.
This stunning fullcolor book provides details and photos of each of the 72 phalaenopsis species. Federal register importation of orchids of the genus. This book covers 72 species in 114 photos on 98 full color pages. Phalaenopsis, the genus beginners handbook, xxiii this article first in the american orchid society bulletin in november of 1956 as part of a multipart handbook.
It is related to vanda and for additional information. Phalaenopsis is the top1 houseplant seller worldwide, but a lot remains unknown about it, this book will give you all the information you need. These are primarily included because names of species rank. The genus name is derived from the greek phalaino moth, and opsis appearance, referring to the mothlike flowers of some species. The plant list includes 6 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus phalaenopsis. There are about 60 species in this genus with flowers of various shapes and colors. Pdf the new genus phalaenopsis was founded by blume on phalaenopsis amabilis. The swiss orchid foundation published in 2012 an issue about genus phalaenopsis.
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