Synopsis
Volume 39 of the Flora of Australia describes 17 families of monocots in 76 genera and 256 species. Most of the families are aquatic, and include the sea-grasses, pond weeds, and some major agricultural weed species. Four families are entirely or mostly terrestrial.
The aquatic families are all small in number of species, and two, Juncaginaceae and Posidoniaceae, have their greatest diversity in Australia. Lemnaceae contains the world’s smallest and most reduced flowering plants, some as tiny as 1 mm long.
Of the terrestrial families, all are predominantly tropical, with their greatest diversity outside Australia. Arecaceae (palms) and Pandanaceae are often large trees, and include species of economic importance as food and oil crops, fiber, timber and other construction materials, as well as many horticultural species. Araceae are mostly climbers but also arborescent to aquatic herbs, with several important food species, and many horticultural species and cultivars.
KEY FEATURES
* Keys to genera and species within each family in Australia
* Nomenclature, descriptions, distribution statement and map, habitat information
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Australian Biological Resources Study is a Program within Parks Australia Division of the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for Flora of Australia: Alismatales to Arales (Flora of...
Seller Image
Flora of Australia, volume 39. Alismatales to Arales.
Published by
Melbourne: CSIRO Publishing/ABRS, 2011., 2012
ISBN 10: 0643104232
ISBN 13: 9780643104235
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Andrew Isles Natural History Books, Prahran, VIC, Australia
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Octavo,301 pp.,photographs, maps, fine copy in dustwrapper. This volume describes 17 families of monocots in 76 genera and 256 species. Most of the families are aquatic, and include the sea-grasses, pond weeds, and some major agricultural weed species. Four families are entirely or mostly terrestrial. The aquatic families are all small in number of species, and two, Juncaginaceae and Posidoniaceae, have their greatest diversity in Australia. Lemnaceae contains the world's smallest and most reduced flowering plants, some as tiny as 1 mm long. Seller Inventory # 33182
Buy Used
US$ 102.55
Shipping:
US$ 31.00
From Australia to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Flora of Australia: Alismatales to Arales: Vol 39
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 301 pages. 10.25x7.25x1.00 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __0643104232
Buy New
US$ 134.54
Shipping:
US$ 16.66
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Flora of Australia. Volume 39 Alismatales to Arales
Seller: Elizabeth's Bookshops, Fremantle, WA, Australia
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover in Dustjacket. Condition: Fine. Describes 17 families of monocots in 76 genera and 256 species. Most of the families are aquatic, and include the sea-grasses, pond weeds, and some major agricultural weed species. Four families are entirely or mostly terrestrial.The aquatic families are all small in number of species, and two, Juncaginaceae and Posidoniaceae, have their greatest diversity in Australia. Lemnaceae contains the world's smallest and most reduced flowering plants, some as tiny as 1 mm long. Of the terrestrial families, all are predominantly tropical, with their greatest diversity outside Australia. Arecaceae (palms) and Pandanaceae are often large trees, and include species of economic importance as food and oil crops, fibre, timber and other construction materials, as well as many horticultural species. Araceae are mostly climbers but also arborescent to aquatic herbs, with several important food species, and many horticultural species and cultivars. Thirty authors, illustrators and photographers have contributed to this volume. pp. 320 #211121 Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA. Seller Inventory # 64011
Buy Used
US$ 102.55
Shipping:
US$ 52.00
From Australia to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available