Kalanchoe Crassulaceae In Southern Africa

Author : Gideon F. Smith,Estrela Figueiredo,Abraham E. van Wyk
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2019-10-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128140086

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Kalanchoe (Crassulaceae) in Southern Africa by Gideon F. Smith,Estrela Figueiredo,Abraham E. van Wyk Pdf

Kalanchoe (Crassulaceae) in Southern Africa: Classification, Biology, and Cultivation provides a highly readable, illustrated account of the Kalanchoe species. The book includes an overview of the family Crassulaceae and genus Kalanchoe in global and subcontinental contexts that is followed by information on the taxonomic history of the genus. The characters and ecology of the species are also discussed, including their distribution ranges, where they occur, their habitat preferences, and where the species were formally recorded for the first time. For each indigenous and naturalized species, comprehensive taxonomic, descriptive and other information of interest is provided. This is the must-have resource for plant scientists, plant taxonomists, ethnobotanists, herbarium curators, ecologists, pharmacologists, invasions scientists, horticulturalists and landscape designers. Includes currently accepted scientific names and synonyms, common names in English, morphology, cytology, chemistry, toxicology, biogeography, pollination biology, dispersal, cultivation, biocultural applications, and more Contains a dichotomous identification key and descriptions, providing much needed tools for accurate species identification Provides an extensive sets of illustrations for all species

Author : Urs Eggli
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 519 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642558740

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Illustrated Handbook of Succulent Plants: Crassulaceae by Urs Eggli Pdf

The present volume covering the Crassulaceae marks the completion of the successful handbook series that presents a complete coverage of the so-called "other" succulents, i.e. of all taxa of suc culent plants with the exception of the Cactaceae. It is with pride that this volume is now put before the public. Together with its predecessors, it is the fruit of a truly international project. Not only does the present volume constitute the first complete synopsis of the large and horticulturally important family Crassulaceae published since the treatment by Berger (1930), but the handbook series as a whole is a landmark in succulent plant literature. The history of the project that eventually led to the publication of the present handbook series was outlined in the Preface to the Monocotyledons Volume, published in the summer of 2001. A short summary of its history will therefore suffice. Handbooks devoted to succulent plants (including cacti) have a long-standing tradition. First treatments covering the family Cactaceae were already published in the 19th century, but the first handbook dealing with the so-called "other succulents", authored by Hermann Jacobsen, was only published in 1954 - 1955, then called "Handbuch der sukkulenten Pflanzen". A revised and en larged English edition was published in 1959 and was repeatedly reprinted subsequently.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1940
Category : Germplasm resources, Plant
ISBN : OSU:32435030200208

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Plant Inventory by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1048 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1929
Category : Germplasm resources, Plant
ISBN : UCR:31210020622294

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Inventory by Anonim Pdf

Author : Klaus Kubitzki
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2007-04-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540322191

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Flowering Plants. Eudicots by Klaus Kubitzki Pdf

In this volume treatments are offered for 52 families containing 432 genera belonging to 13 eudicot orders, many of which have recently been newly designed; four families remain unassigned to order. Emphasis is on the early-diverging eudicots and basal core eudicots. The wealth of information contained in this volume will make it an important source of reference for both the scholar and the practitioner in the fields of pure and applied plant sciences.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Angiosperms
ISBN : UGA:32108058833719

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The Flowering Plants of Africa by Anonim Pdf

A magazine of colour plates with descriptions of flowering plants of Africa and neighboring islands.

Author : Estrela Figueiredo,Gideon F. Smith
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2024
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780226832081

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Plant Collectors in Angola by Estrela Figueiredo,Gideon F. Smith Pdf

"For any region, understanding historical botanical exploration, plant collection, and preserved specimens is critically important for research and conservation. In this book, Estrela Figueiredo and Gideon F. Smith, both botanists with expertise on the taxonomy of African plants, provide the first thorough and comprehensive account of plant collecting in Angola, a large country in south-tropical Africa. An essential book for anyone concerned with the biodiversity and history of Africa, this authoritative work offers insights on the lives, times, and endeavors of 358 collectors. In addition, the authors present analyses of the records that accompanied the collectors' preserved specimens. Illustrated in color throughout, the result fills a serious void in the current knowledge of the botanical and exploration history of Africa"--

Author : Peter V. Bruyns
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2022-07-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030494025

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Euphorbia in Southern Africa by Peter V. Bruyns Pdf

This book presents a new account of Euphorbia in southern Africa. Euphorbia is the second largest genus of plants in the world. Southern Africa enjoys a high diversity in Euphorbia and 170 species occur here naturally. Of these 170 species, 128 or 74% are endemic. Where most species of Euphorbia in the northern hemisphere are herbs or shrubs, most of those in southern African are succulent. These succulents range from small, almost geophytic forms where the tuber is larger than the above-ground parts to huge trees 6 to 15 m or more in height. Many of them are spiny. There are also small numbers of herbaceous species in southern Africa and many of these are also dealt with here. The last account of the succulent species for southern Africa was published in 1941 and much new data has accumulated since then. Our understanding of the relationships of the species in Euphorbia has also been greatly enhanced by recent analyses of DNA-data, which led to new and unexpected results. From this new information an entirely new classification was developed, in which Euphorbia was divided into four subgenera. This provides the taxonomic framework for the presentation of our species here. Around ten new species have been described and these are presented in detail for the first time. This monograph is made up of two volumes. Volume 1 contains an extensive introductory chapter with an overview of the genus in the region, emphasizing many of its important and distinctive features. This is followed by Chapter 2, which deals with subgenus Athymalus. Of the four subgenera, this one is by far the most diverse in southern Africa, with 80 species. Volume 2 contains Chapters 3 (subg. Chamaesyce, 34 species), 4 (subg. Esula, 11 species) and 5 (subg. Euphorbia, 45 species), as well as an additional Chapter 6 covering the remarkable diversity of subg. Euphorbia in Moçambique. Each of Chapters 2 to 5 includes a key to all the species, followed by an account of each of them. This account includes synonymy, a description, data on distribution and habitat, line-drawings of floral features and other diagnostic details, notes on how the species is distinguished from its closest relatives and a brief history of its discovery. Several colour photographs are included for each species, illustrating its habitat, vegetative habit and flowering features, demonstrating key points distinguishing it from others and often showing its variability. Euphorbia is an important component of the vegetation in many of the drier parts of southern Africa. This book is based on a thorough evaluation of the vast herbarium record for southern African members of Euphorbia, on the extensive field-work conducted in the region and the wide taxonomic experience of the author. It is believed that both the professional botanist and the layman will find much that is new and informative in this monograph.

Author : D. Jesse Wagstaff
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2008-07-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 1420062530

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International Poisonous Plants Checklist by D. Jesse Wagstaff Pdf

Knowledge of plant toxicity has always been important, but the information has not always been reliable. Now, increasing international trade is drawing attention to the inadequacy of regional information and highlighting the geographical fragmentation and notorious discrepancies of thinly documented information. The international community of safety regulators, toxicologists, and poison control personnel requires a single reference compiled of verifiable, primary source reports of common poisonous plants. Intended for just that purpose, International Poisonous Plant Checklist: An Evidence-Based Reference successfully addresses the deficiencies and gaps in the current literature. Using accepted botanic names, the book defines the known set of toxic vascular plants. The use of botanic names satisfies the need for an international standard of identity to support worldwide communication and commerce. Also, taxonomy based on common ancestry and genetic connections provides a rational basis for studying and using plant relationships. The author supports toxicity information with references to the primary literature. Each entry includes referenced citations supporting the toxicity of the plant, symptoms and circumstances of toxic exposure, dosage and potency, chemical analysis, botany, pharmacology, mechanism and metabolism, and control. Finally, the book cross-references selected synonyms and common names. The checklist is organized alphabetically with two types of entries. The main entry documents the toxic plants themselves and a secondary entry lists selected synonyms and common names cross-referenced to the main entries. Including virtually all common animal feed plants, human food plants, and many plants that are sources of herbal products and dietary supplements, tonics, and therapeutic agents, this timely checklist compiles and verifies the known data on toxic vascular plants from around the world.

Author : Doreen Court
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2000-06-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9058093239

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Succulent Flora of Southern Africa by Doreen Court Pdf

This practical guide describes the stage by stage development of a new method for predicting the penetration rate (PR) and the advance rate (AR) for tunnel boring machines based on an expanded version of the Q-value, Qtbm.The book also looks at logging methods and tunnel support design.

Author : V.L. Chopra,Markandey Singh
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2013-07-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789386237798

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Ornamental Plants for Gardening by V.L. Chopra,Markandey Singh Pdf

Across civilizations and over the ages, attractive plant variation has been assembled and organised into gardens for aesthetics and recreation. In India, interest in gardening has increased progressively, particularly among the ‘home gardeners’. In 14 chapters, ‘Ornamental Plants for Gardening’ documents the myriad variation available in diverse categories of ornamentals plants (annuals; roses; chrysanthemums; tuberose; bulbous plants; shrubs & climbers; cactus & succulents; hedges, edges, topiary & bonsai; and turf grass) for enhancing the attractiveness of both small and large gardens. Theoretical and practical guidance is provided about varieties; soil bed preparation; cultural practices; irrigation; fertilization; disease, pest and weed control; preservation of seeds & other forms of propagation units. Each chapter has been authored by expert/s in the relevant area and bears the seal of authenticity. It is our hope that the book will meet the information requirements of the academic community, students and all those interested in practical gardening.

Author : Umberto Quattrocchi
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 3960 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781482250640

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CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants by Umberto Quattrocchi Pdf

"Following on the successes of two previous dictionary projects, the CRC World Dictionary of Plant Names and the CRC World Dictionary of the Grasses, Umberto Quattrocchi has undertaken this dictionary of economically important plants.... He has done for these plants what was so admirably done in his other works—brought the vast and scattered literature on plant names, and in this case, too, their uses, into coherent order so that the inquisitive scholar can get a foothold." —From the Foreword, Donald H. Pfister, Harvard University and Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, Massachusetts The CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants: Common Names, Scientific Names, Eponyms, Synonyms, and Etymology provides the starting point for better access to data on plants used around the world in medicine, food, and cultural practices. The material found in the five volumes has been painstakingly gathered from papers of general interest, reports and records, taxonomic revisions, field studies, herbaria and herbarium collections, notes, monographs, pamphlets, botanical literature, and literature tout court. It includes sources available at various natural history libraries, floras and standard flora works, local floras and local histories, nomenclatural histories, and the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature. Much more than a dictionary, the book provides the names of thousands of genera and species of economically important plants, concise summaries of plant properties, and appropriate observations about medicinal uses. Drawing from a tremendous range of primary and secondary sources, it is an indispensable time-saving guide for all those involved with botany, herbal medicine, pharmacognosy, toxicology, medicinal and natural product chemistry, and agriculture.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1522 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1925
Category : Germplasm resources, Plant
ISBN : UOM:39015067037385

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Inventory of Seeds and Plants Imported by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Cactus
ISBN : UOM:39015053353242

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Bradleya by Anonim Pdf

Author : H. R. Tölken,Edmund André Charles Louis Eloi Schelpe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 595 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Botany
ISBN : 0799202088

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A Revision of the Genus Crassula in Southern Africa by H. R. Tölken,Edmund André Charles Louis Eloi Schelpe Pdf