Quarto, dustwrapper, colour photographs, text illustrations. Travel a library that brings books by sailboat bbc. The 10 best sulawesi hotels where to stay in sulawesi, indonesia. Plants of the genus have been variously assigned to several different conifer groups including araucariaceae and cheirolepidiaceae. Wirral, cheshire, liverpool, lancashire and the lake district. Bulbophyllum of sulawesi natural history publications. Sulawesiwhich used to be called celebesis a strange island. Bryophyllum is not universally accepted as a separate genus, being included in kalanchoe by some authorities, within subfamily kalanchooideae. Bulbophyllum orchid care information from an orchid nursery website with books, supplies, photos, and 40 years of experience with bulbophyllum orchids. But the authors of a study describing five new tree species the first new species belonging to the worlds largest tree genus found on sulawesi in 167 years hope to change that. There is a chapter on the biogeography of sulawesi which helps explain why the island is so unique and chapters dealing with the islands forests and. Sulawesi, the moluccas and lesser sunda islands, indonesia. Although it can be found in tropical america and africa, the majority of the species occur in s.
Except where otherwise noted, content on this site is licensed under a creative commons attribution cc by licence. The sulawesi lowland rain forests aa0123 harbor some of the most unique animals on earth. Botanical art, botany, ecology, gardens, geology, natural history, science, travel and zoology. The 10 best things to do in sulawesi 2020 with photos. This should induce between 20% and 40% with extra ploidy. Bulbophyllum of borneo andrew isles natural history books. It borders davao and soccsksargen regions of the philippines to the north, the maluku sea to the east, gorontalo and celebes sea to the west and the gulf of tomini to. Asia, and it is only here that the genus shows the full range of its diversity. Although they are not as widely cultivated as dendrobium or phalaenopsis, they have. Seller acanthophyllum books published 1997 condition v. Sulawesi, formerly known as celebes, a large island between borneo and papua new guinea, is one of the least known regions of indonesia. We also handle a small number of new books on behalf of independent publishers. Since species of bryophyllum appear to be nested within kalanchoe on molecular phylogenetic analysis, bryophyllum is considered as a section of the former. Its beautiful flora and fauna, diverse inhabitants, and stunning landscape remain largely unknown by westerners.
Bulbophyllum, with approximately 19002000 species, is the largest orchid genus in the world. Nov 29, 2012 buy sheilas guide to sulawesi, indonesia by simkin, sheila isbn. A fruiteating pig with huge tusks, a dwarf buffalo, endemic. A synopsis of the rattan genus calamus in the indonesian island of sulawesi is given.
Books of this nature, which bring together between one set of covers 100150 years of botanists work, often stimulate new discoveries because it suddenly becomes possible to look at a specimen and say this one isnt in there. Bulbophyllum of sulawesi australian orchid foundation. Sulawesi was formed when different tectonic plates collided. Podophyllum peltatum wikibooks, open books for an open world. Triphyophyllum is a carnivorous plant genus with only one species triphyophyllum peltatum. A handbook to the flora of ceylon internet archive. A snail perspective on the biogeography of sulawesi. The complex geological history of the indonesian island sulawesi has shaped the origin and subsequent diversification of its taxa.
Literature from acanthophyllum books browse recent arrivals. We are confident that bulbophyllum of borneo will trigger a flurry of new bulbophyllum discoveries. The genus was named in 1830 by british botanist and mycologist robert kaye greville. Argophyllum is a genus in the argophyllaceae family comprising around eleven species of shrubs and small trees. Since species of bryophyllum appear to be nested within kalanchoe on molecular phylogenetic analysis, bryophyllum is considered as a section of the former selected species. Bulbophyllum, first edition abebooks shop for books. Pdf on jan 1, 2011, agung kurniawan and others published studies on the araceae of sulawesi i. Bulbophyllum species have long been admired for their astonishingly diverse flowers, which are often fantastical or even bizarre. The islands are located in the region known as wallacea, which contains a distinctive fauna representing a mix of asian and australasian species. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. From 20002006 he was the orchid taxonomist at the singapore botanic gardens.
Five new species in worlds largest tree genus found on. Published by benthammoxon trust and toihaan publishing company in association with the sabah society, richmond and sabah, 1991. Triphyophyllum peltatum, carnivorous plants online. North sulawesi in the past was an area of potential spices, rice and gold which became a battleground for the interests of economic hegemony between the portuguese, spanish, dutch and the kingdoms around this area, which ultimately led to political and military struggles. Unlike many orchid books which are dependent on recycling old material, bublophyllum of sulawesi is the product of original research and fieldwork. Edition translation from german edition isbn 9788877474292 item price. Our business acanthophyllum books is located in holywell, flintshire, uk. This is how 60 of the species in this book an astonishingly high 47% of the total came to be discovered during the course of this investigation.
They were found around the globe during the carboniferous to the cretaceous period. Sulawesi, the moluccas and lesser sunda islands, indonesia by brian j. This book is the first illustrated bird book for sulawesi and it provides an introduction to the remarkable wealth of birds. Pages tanned at edges despite being printed, allegedly, on acidfree paper produced from chlorinefree pulp.
But the authors of a study describing five new tree species the first new species belonging. Jun 21, 2017 the indonesian island of sulawesis unique fauna has received far more attention than its flora. Apr 01, 2008 flora of sulawesi the unique, endemic, and rare published 2002 by center for plant conservation, bogor botanic gardens, institute of indonesian sciences in collaboration with yayasan sosial chevron dan texaco indonesia in. Sulawesi warty pig sus celebensis literature sources. Medicinal plants indigenous and exotic used in ceylon. Illoh of the department of botany, obafemi awolowo university, ileife, nigeria. Details rhododendron sojolense argent ericaceae, a new. The mayapple podophyllum peltatum is a herbaceous perennial plant in the family berberidaceae, native to the eastern part of north america. Jayaweera snippet view 1980 medicinal plants indigenous and exotic used in ceylon. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in sulawesi, indonesia on tripadvisor. The predominantly christian population is not prohibited from eating wildlife like bats and boar, unlike other parts of indonesia where a majority of people are muslim and must observe halal dietary restrictions lee et al. Bulbophyllum of sulawesi by jaap vermeulen, 97898381278, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. So the evolutionary relationships of the bulbophyllum of the island are of great interest.
About 80 percent of sulawesi s forest has been damaged or destroyed. Only a few left a whimsical look at growing the largest genus in the orchid family. I ii ke to get flasks that are mature in case of contamination so i dont sell them early. The analysis of genetic variation and population structure of sulawesi warty pig sus celebensis in north and southeast peninsulas of. Quantifying the bat bushmeat trade in north sulawesi. Comprehensive and up to date, each species is illustrated by either colour photographs or text illustrations, and in most cases both. Bulbophyllum is probably the largest genus in the orchid family. Buy sheilas guide to sulawesi, indonesia by simkin, sheila isbn. Sulawesi buch sulawesi on the road and inside indonesia. This is how 60 of the species in bulbophyllum of sulawesi an astonishingly high 47% of the total came to be discovered during the course of this investigation. Nearly 100 species are found nowhere else in the world this high rate of endemism serves as a magnet for bird watchers world wide. Jan 26, 2016 acanthophyllum books is located in private premises at holywell, flintshire, wales.
Acanthophyllum books is located in private premises at holywell, flintshire, wales. For the endemic freshwater snail tylomelania a vicariant origin from the australian margin has been hypothesized. Other common names include devils apple, hogapple, indian apple, umbrella plant for the shape of the leaves, wild lemon for the flavor of the fruit, wild mandrake, and american mandrake for the shape of rhizomes. The bestcharacterized member, nitophyllum punctatum, is known for its distinctive rose colour and delicate ribbonlike fronds.
Unlike many orchid books which are dependent on recycling old material, bulbophyllum of sulawesi is the product of original research and fieldwork. Bulbophyllum, with approximately 2000 species, is the second largest genus of flowering plants, and the largest genus of orchids. Sulawesi is unique, and so are many of its orchids. It is located on the northeastern peninsula of the island of sulawesi, on the minahasa peninsula, lies south of philippines and southeast of sabah, malaysia. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Flora of sulawesi the unique, endemic, and rare published 2002 by center for plant conservation, bogor botanic gardens, institute of indonesian sciences in collaboration with yayasan sosial chevron dan texaco indonesia in. We are currently unable to ship internationally, where possible our books are available to purchase through amazon for international customers. Seedlings have been soaked in colchicine for 28 days. Kutz crassulaceae leaves were collected at the research farm of obafemi awolowo university, ileife, nigeria in march 1998. Describes all 288 known species and subspecies found in borneo, over half of which are endemic. Written in an easytounderstand way that is humorous as well as informative. It is native to tropical western africa, in sierra leone and liberia, growing in tropical rainforests it is a liana, with a threestage lifecycle, each with a different shaped leaf, as indicated by its greek name. The biodiversity heritage library works collaboratively to make biodiversity literature openly available to the world as part of a global biodiversity community. The argophyllaceae is a family of shrubs or small trees belonging to the order asterales.
Antimicrobial activity of bryophyllum pinnatum leaves. The scientific name has been derived from the latin word bulbus bulb. Found on the island of sulawesi in indonesia at elevations of 1200 to 1500 meters as a small to medium sized, warm to cool growing, unifoliate epiphyte occuring on horizontal branches in stunted montane forests, with large ovoid pseudobulbs carrying a single, apical leaf that blooms on a basal, to 2 60 cm. With more than 2,000 species, it is also one of the largest genera of flowering plants, which is abbreviated in the trade journals as bulb. The book is organised into sections according to the latest developments in orchid taxonomy. This genus was first described by louismarie aubert du petitthouars, describing 17 bulbophyllum species from madagascar. Five new species in worlds largest tree genus found on sulawesi. Mycology from acanthophyllum books browse recent arrivals. The author is the recognized leader in the field of breeding and growing this diverse genus. More than 10% of west sulawesis adult population cannot read, while in many villages the only book available is a solitary copy of the quran. They feature alternate, simple leaves, often silvery white underneath.
Bulbophyllum of borneo natural history publications borneo. Our inventory largely consists of out of print, used, and rare books. Found on the island of sulawesi in indonesia at elevations of 1200 to 1500 meters as a small to medium sized, warm to cool growing, unifoliate epiphyte occuring on horizontal branches in stunted montane forests, with large ovoid pseudobulbs carrying a single, apical leaf that blooms on a basal, to 2 60 cm long, several 5 to 6 flowered. Floras from acanthophyllum books browse recent arrivals. Manado, the capital of north sulawesi province, indonesia, is the center of the high intensity bushmeat trade in indonesia. We specialise in secondhand and antiquarian books on. Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online.
Pagiophyllum is a form genus of fossil coniferous plant foliage. The book closes with a final chapter on orchid habitats in sulawesi illustrated by numerous colour photos of different habitats, forest and scenic landscape shots, explaining some of the different terrains and parent rock material in different regions on the island and some of the species that are found there and not just bulbophyllum. Sulawesi also has rich marine ecosystems including some of the most biodiverse coral reefs in the world. Divergence time estimates from a mtdna phylogeny based on a comprehensive islandwide sampling of tylomelania fit regional tectonic constraints and. New taxa of schismatoglottis and homalomena, and a preliminary checklist and keys for sulawesi. Books about karangetang volcano karangetang api siau. Nitophyllum, genus of red algae in the family delesseriaceae, consisting of about 25 marine species distributed throughout coastal regions. Triphyophyllum peltatum, carnivorous plants, science education and outreach. Seller acanthophyllum books published 1990 condition fine edition 1st edition isbn 9780792308836 item price. He spent one year collecting in borneo, which resulted in orchids of borneo vol. The 10 best south sulawesi hotels where to stay in south. This list includes the species found on the main island of sulawesi, but also the species found in the sulawesi region, which also includes the sangihe and talaud archipelagoes, the banggai and sula archipelagoes, buton and nearby islands, the tukangbesi archipelago and islands to the south including selayar island and kalao island.
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