Coryphantha
Cacti of Mexico and Southern USA
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.
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.
1;Contents;5 2;About this Book;7 3;1 Introduction to the Genus Coryphantha;9 4;2 Ecology of Coryphantha spp.;11 4.1;2.1 Geographical Distribution ;11 4.2;2.2 Climate;11 4.3;2.3 Geology;12 4.4;2.4 Habitats;12 4.5;2.5 Conservational Status;13 5;3 Morphology of Coryphantha;15 5.1;3.1 Body;15 5.2;3.2 Tubercles;17 5.3;3.3 Areoles;20 5.4;3.4 Spines;21 5.5;3.5 Flowers;23 5.6;3.6 Fruits;25 5.7;3.7 Seeds;25 6;4 History of the Genus Coryphantha;29 6.1;4.1 Introduction;29 6.2;4.2 Chronology;29 6.3;4.3 The Generic Name Coryphantha and the Type Species;34 7;5 Position and Delimitation of the Genus Coryphantha;37 7.1;5.1 Previous, Traditional Interpretation of the Genus Coryphantha;37 7.2;5.2 New Interpretation of the Genus Coryphantha;38 7.3;5.3 Systematic Overview of the Genus Coryphantha;45 8;6 Key to the Genus Coryphantha;47 9;7 The Genus Coryphantha (Engelmann) Lemaire - Descriptions of the Species;51 9.1;Colour Plates;81 10;8 Coryphantha sp. in Cultivation;181 10.1;8.1 Optimum Cultivation Conditions;181 10.2;8.2 Soils and Pots;181 10.3;8.3 Watering and Fertilization;182 10.4;8.4 Pests and Illnesses;182 10.5;8.5 Sowing and Propagation;183 11;References;185 12;Appendix;193 12.1;Comparison Tables;193 12.2;Synonyms and Valid Names;196 12.3;Illustration Credits;206 13;Subject Index;207
| ISBN | 9783540267959 |
|---|---|
| Artikelnummer | 9783540267959 |
| Medientyp | E-Book - PDF |
| Auflage | 2. Aufl. |
| Copyrightjahr | 2005 |
| Verlag | Springer-Verlag |
| Umfang | 200 Seiten |
| Sprache | Englisch |
| Kopierschutz | Digitales Wasserzeichen |
