This unique reference work presents the first comprehensive taxonomy of Coryphantha, with a complete key to the genus. It contains a new taxonomic classification of all 43 species and 11 subspecies, with morphological and ecological descriptions. These cacti, which grow in Mexico and southern USA, are characterized by their typical grooved tubercles and large flowers. The book is the result of many years of viewing the literature and fieldwork by the author team and their ongoing commitment to map out the nomenclature of this genus. During this process, the authors even discovered some new plants. More than 300 high-quality colour photos showing the various cacti and their habitats as well as distribution cards and illustrations explaining the morphological details complement the text. Written in an easy-to-follow style and with a chapter on cultivation conditions, the work will not only be an invaluable reference manual for taxonomists and horticulturalists but also for hobbyists and plant collectors.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Springer Berlin / Heidelberg
ISBN-10
3540223061
ISBN-13
9783540223061
eBay Product ID (ePID)
31000884
Product Key Features
Author
Reto F. Dicht, Adrian D. Lüthy
Publication Name
Coryphantha : Cacti of Mexico and Southern USA
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
2004
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
VIII, 200 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
11in
Item Width
8.3in
Item Weight
26.8 Oz
Additional Product Features
Number of Volumes
1 Vol.
Lc Classification Number
Qk
Original Language
German
Table of Content
to the Genus Coryphantha.- Ecology of Coryphantha spp..- Morphology of Coryphantha.- History of the Genus Coryphantha.- Position and Delimitation of the Genus Coryphantha.- Key to the Genus Coryphantha.- The Genus Coryphantha (Engelmann) Lemaire -- Descriptions of the Species.- Coryphantha sp. in Cultivation.
Copyright Date
2005
Target Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Topic
Life Sciences / Botany, Plants / Cacti & Succulents
Lccn
2004-109290
Dewey Decimal
583.560972
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Nature, Science
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