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The Illustrated Handbook of Succulent Plants represents the original comprehensive taxonomic treatment of succulents in thirty years. It covers over 9000 taxa of all succulents except Cactaceae. This volume on the Asclepiadaceae (milkweed family) presents all kinds of succulent plants from geophytic Raphionacme, leaf succulent Hoya to stem succulent Cynanchum and, of course, the standard stapeliads (carrion flowers). A total of 1119 species are included; of the 70 genera treated, 49 are covered in their entirety. The most species-rich assemblages are Ceropegia (lantern flowers) and Brachystelma. For the latter a finish generic treatment is staged for the firstborn time. The handbook is devoted to a family famous for their in an outstanding manner complex and beauteous flowers and is illustrated with 332 superb colour photos. Keys to genera are provided; for all accepted taxa, descriptions including typification and distributional data, full synonymy and creative writing of recognized artisti value references are given.
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1946389 in Books
- Published on: 2002-11-04
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: .96″ h x 7.80″ w x 10.98″ l, 2.80 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 335 pages
| ReviewFrom the reviews: “The volume on the Asclepiadaceae is now the fifth volume … of the six projected volumes of the Illustrated Handbook of Succulent Plants. Of the five volumes … these are by far the best series of photographs to have been published … . For the mesmerized gatherer … there is a great deal in this book with which to be fascinated. … this is a very beautiful volume and will be of substantial use to a great deal of collectors … .” (Peter V. Bruyns, Plant Systematics and Evolution, Vol. 239 (3-4), 2003) “The six volumes of Illustrated handbook of succulent plants … treat ‘over 9000 taxa of all succulents except Cactaceae’ … . This series is a reference manual for taxonomists and horticultural cognoscenti. It compiles up-to-date data not readily available from other origins … . This series is worthful to discern succulents… . In summary, this is an splendid series, a substantial contribution to the literature, and a superb production.” (Rudolf Schmid, Taxon, Vol. 53, 2003)
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
 About asclepiadaceae
By Olivier C.
A very good comprehensive book about this botanic family : interesting scientific descriptions, tips for cultivation.
The main drawback : the size is very small to read it comfortable.
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