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Genera Palmarum The original work on palms: A Classification Of Palms Based On The Work Of Harold E. Moore, Jr. 610 pages with 400 illustrations. A comprehensive treatment of all genera of palms, including a new hierarchy for the family, descriptions and keys to all genera, introductory chapters summarizing the latest information on these most important plants, and an illustrated glossary. The morphology, anatomy, ecology and distribution, fossil record, and evolution of the palms are discussed as an essential background to the classification. In the second part of the book 200 recognized palm genera are described in detail with illustrations avoiding obscure terminology to make it usefu l to both professional botanists and hobbyists alike.
ISBN: 0935868305 |
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Palms Throughout The World 410 pages with over 300 color pictures, 11 b/w pictures, 40 illustrations, and 6 tables. Covers with exceptions most recognized species in detail. A great resource to identify palms. The first part has several chapters on cultivation, pest, identifiaction, and biology of palms. On of the best palm id books!
ISBN:1560986166 |
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Field Guide To The Palms Of The Americas 378 pages, 256 color photos, 42 line drawings, 553 maps of 67 genera and 550 species of naturally occurring palms found in the Americas.. Covers almost all species in the hemisphere !
Publ.Princeton University Press 1997 |
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Ornamental Palm Horticulture 400 pages,110 color plates and 81 b/w pictures present an awesome collection of very useful horticultural advice for palms from some of the most recognized names in this field. Covers biology, propagation, environments, fertilization, diseases, pests, container and field growing, transplanting, indoor and outdoor management.
Publ. University Press of Florida, Oct 2000 |
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Palms : The New Compact Study Guide and Identifier 80 pages hardcover. A great resource to the 120 most commonly cultivated palms. Each species comes with a color picture and tons of cultivation info.
Publ. March 1993 |
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Chamaedorea Palms A 350 page, 500 color photos, comprehensive treatment of all species of Chamaedorea, including descriptions of all species and keys to all those that are cultivated, subgeneric outlines, chapters summarizing the latest information on the taxonomy and culture, and a glossary. There are over 100 unusual, striking, and diverse species of Chamaedorea. Many a re highly sought after while others are extensively grown commercially as indoor plants in temperate regions. Many are severely threatened. All species are described in detail, most are illustrated with color photos. This book will be the taxonomic authority on the genus Chamaedorea for years to come.
Publ. International Palm Society, Feb 1992 |
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The palms and cycads of Thailand 190 pages display the rich floral diversity of the former Kingdom of Siam. The varied microclimates within this region provide the backdroop for a rich and, until recently, a rather poorly known palm flora. Over 160 species of palms and 10 species of cycads are described and nearly all are ill. with color pics. This si the first account of Thai palms and the most comprehensive and thoroughly illustrated account of Old World palms ever.
Publ. Allen Press, Jan. 1998 |
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The palms of New Caledonia Les Palmiers de Nouvelle-Calâedonie Written in English and French, takes the reader on an exciting pictorial adventure of the beautiful flora of this French territory located in the southwest Pacific. The New Caledonian landscape is home to 16 genera and 37 different species of palms, all of which are found nowhere else in the world. The authors have traveled extensively in New Caledonia, researching and photographing its palms for several years. All 37 species are presented in a style and format that make the information accessible by all. Includes a broad coverage of subjects from identifying to horticulture. It is the most comprehensive and only fully illustrated account of the island's palms, and will serve as the authoritative reference for years to come.
Publ. Allen Press, 1998 |
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Palms of the Amazon Hardcover, 388 pages. First part describes palms and their habitats around the Amazon. Covers 135 species in detail with descriptions, habitat and much more.
Publ. Oxford Univ. Press, Jan 1995 |
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Palms of Madagascar On 475 pages very precise botanical descriptions of all species plus pictures help tremendously in identifying these wonderful palms. Redefines genera: Dypsis which includes former: Neodypsis, Chrysalidocarpus etc.
Publ. Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, 1995 |
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The Palms of Eldorado 251 pages, many photographs. French botanist Kahn reports on Amazonian palms taxonomy, habitat, culture.
Publ. International Palm Society, 1997 |
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The Structural Biology of Palms Hardcover, 492 pages.
Publ. by Clarendon Press, Aug 1990 |
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Palms In Australia Predates Palms Throughout The World. Palms in Australia remains one of my favorites. It covers both native Australian species as well as many exotics and it's full of useful information.
ASIN: 0730100073 |
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The Tropical Look An Encyclopedia of Dramatic Landscape Plants This book covers in 524 pages with 409 color plates 50 palm genera. It has been labeled a masterpiece by Elvin McDonals. The Tropical Look is a truly unique compendium of nearly 2000 plants that evoke languorous landscapes of swaying palms, dripping banana leaves, and vibrant frangipani blossoms. Robert shot many of the stunning photos himself.
Publ. Timber Press, Aug. 1998 |
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The Date Palm Bread of the Desert The history of the introduction of the first exotic palms into Southern California is written up. The Coachella Valley and San Diego areas are discussed and LA only peripherally. 158 pages with photos by Henry Simon taken 1910-1914.
Publ. Dodd, Mead & Co., New York, 1978 |
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Lotusland: A Photographic Odyssey Lotusland is one of the most unique gardens in the world. Adjacent to Santa Barbara, California, its massed plantings in operatic settings offer a rare opportunity to explore the art of photography. 143 pages.
Ltd. ed. Allen A Knoll Publ. Oct. 1995 |
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Palmeiras No Brasil (Palms in Brazil)
nativas e exóticas This is a wonderful book and guide to 132 indigenous Brazilian palms and 152 cultivated species of palms in Brazil. The pictures say almost everything about each species, however, a short text in portugese covers characteristics, habitat, uses, and germinating tips. Probably the best guide on the market for Butia and Syagrus: Butia archeri, capitata, eriospatha, microspadix, paraguayensis, purpurascens. Syagrus botryophora, cearensis, cocoides, comosa, coronata, duartei, flexuosa, glaucescens, graminifolia, harleyi, inajai, macrocarpa, x matafome, microphylla, olearca, petrea, picrophylla, pleioclada, pseudococos, romanzoffiana, ruschiana, sancona, schizopylla, vagans, werdermannii. It starts with a general palm guide and concludes with an index to common and botanical names. Format: 15.5 cm x 22.5 cm; Binding: hard cover, printed in 4 colors; 852 color plates (3 for each species); 284 species of palms (one in each page); Total number of pages: 320 (284 in full color); 852 color plates.
Publ. Editora Plantarum Ltda, 1996 |
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