The Genera of Orchidaceae in Hong Kong: Commemorative Edition

ISBN-13: 9789882372696 / Angielski / Twarda / 2023

Spis treści

• Foreword to the Commemorative Edition by David T W Lau
• Foreword by Gordon W Dillon
• Preface by L B Thrower
• Introduction
• I The Basic Features Of The Orchids In Hong Kong
  • Habit and Habitat
    • 1 Terrestrial Orchids
    • 2 Epiphytes
    • 3 Symbiosis
  • Root
  • Stem
  • Leaves
  • Inflorescence
  • Flowers
  • Fruit
  • Seed and Seedling
• II Keys and Descriptions
  • Keys to the Subfamilies, Tribes, and Genera
  Descriptions of Genera with Illustrations and Keys to the Species
• III Composition and Phytogeographic Significance
  • Systemic Summary
  • Analysis of the Composition
    • 1 Generic Affinity with the Orchids of China
    • 2 Morphological Diversity
    • 3 Small Species and Poor Populations
    • 4 Alphabetic List of the Species
  • Phytogeographic Significance
    • 1 Indication of a Rich Flora and a Favorable Area
    • 2 Reference for Floristic Relationships
    • 3 Endemism at the Species Level
  • Conclusion
• IV Origin and Meaning of the Generic Names of Hong Kong Orchids
• Glossary
• Bibliography
• Index
• Major Life Events of Professor Shiu-ying Hu