Hardcover. Zustand: New. Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Morphology of Orchids. 3. Analysis of Orchids of Tamil Nadu. 4. Systematic Enumeration. References. The book gives detailed updated information of Orchids of Tamil Nadu in India. Brief account on the phytogeography, geology, forest types, climates of Tamil Nadu is given in the introductory chapter. An analysis of endemic orchids of Tamil Nadu has been given for easy identification of utilization and conservation measures. A bracketed key to the orchid genera and key to the species have been given for precise identification. A total of 252 taxa belonging to 73 genera of Orchidaceae have been systematically enumerated. Under each species, citation according to latest ICN, synonymous connected to local, regional and national Floras, type information, etymology, description, flowering and fruiting season, habitat, distribution of each species in local, regional, national and global scale and specimen examined have been given. All the literature about orchids of Tamil Nadu have been given at the end. One new species Aerides agasthiyamalaiana has been described in this book. The importance of this book is coloured photographs of about 230 species available in the Tamil Nadu region. Endemic and threat categories also mentioned each taxa. Index to genera and species has been given at the end.
Hardcover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Eastern Ghats. 3. Family Orchidaceae. 4. Analysis of orchids of Eastern Ghats. 5. Systematic enumeration. References. The book gives complete details of Orchids in Eastern Ghats. Brief details of Eastern Ghats, its geology, soils, climate etc, have been given at the beginning. A bracketed key to the genera and key to the species have been given. It is followed by systematic enumeration. A total of 197 taxa belonging to 66 genera of Orchidaceae have been systematically enumerated. Under each species, Citation according to latest ICN, synonyms to connect to National and regional floras, type, etymology, detailed description, Flowering and fruiting season, habitat, distribution (World, India, Eastern Ghats) and specimens examined have been given. All the references about orchids of Eastern Ghats have been given at the end. The essence of this book is the coloured Photographs for all the species available in Eastern Ghats. Line diagrams have also been given for some species. Endemic and Threat categories have also been mentioned. Index to genera and species has been given at the end.