All known mexican species fully described.

231 pages, 75 full color photographs, 77 botanical illustrations.

Information on morphology, distribution, ecology & classification is given.

Spanish version only


Price............................ US $37.00

A complete monograph of the genus Laelia in Mexico.

All known mexican species fully described.

160 pages (11 species, 1 subspecies, 4 natural forms) 14 botanical illustrations, 94 full color photographs.

English version only.


Price....................... US $39.95

.Intended to be used as a field guide. It is a significant contribution to the kowledge of the orchids of Mexico, covering about 12% of the species recorded for the country.
Includes 392 pages, 49 genera, 143 species and 159 full color pictures, 139 of which illustrate the species.
Text is in Spanish and each species is illustrated by a line drawing, usually prepared from fresh material.
The book was published joinlty by the Herbario AMO and the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Iztapalapa by Espejo A., J.García.Cruz, A.R. López Ferrari, R. Jiménez M., and L. Sánchez-Saldaña.

Spanish text.

Price…………………..US $30.00

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Une publication des articles relatifs à la connaissance scientifique et à la conservation des Orchidées et traitant de systematique, d'histoire, de géobotanique, de techniques de conservation, ainsi que les notes biographiques, les critiques d'ouvrages, et les actualités.

Abonnement
Pour la France et les pays de l'Union européenne: 31 euros pour 4 números annuels.
Pour les autres destinations: rajouter 7,62 euros pour les frais d'expédition.

Payable par chèque en euros tiré sur une banque française, libellé au nom de Tropicalia et adressé à l'adresse ci-dessous- ou par virement sans frais pour le bénéficiaire au compte ouvert au nom de Tropicalia à la:Société Générale, agence de Vidauban (F-83550)

This book presents information on the natural history, cultural importance and diversity of the Mexican orchids in an accessible style for a wide public. It is intended for people interested in orchids, horticulture or in knowing more about the cultural and natural riches of Mexico.
The 650 color photographs portrait 162 of the 164 genera and about 450 of the more than 1 200 species recorded in the country.
Additionally, it shows their habitats in the different biomes, growth habits, floral structure, pollination, etc.
The last chapter discusses the threats faced by this natural resource and strategies for its conservation.
Contents: 1] Natural History. 2] Orchids and people. 3] The Mexican landscape. 4] Tropical rain forests. 5] Tropical dry forests. 6] Savannahs, palm groves and warm pine and oak forests. 7] Wetlands and coastal vegetation. 8] Arid zones and scrubs. 9] Grasslands, paramos and alpine vegetation. 10] Temperate forests. 11] Cloud forests. 12] Conservation.