Genera Palmarum: The Evolution and Classification of Palms - Hardcover

Dransfield, John; Uhl, Natalie W.; Asmussen, Conny B.; Baker, William J.; Harley, Madeline M.; Lewis, Carl E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1842461826 ISBN 13: 9781842461822

Publisher: International Palm Society, 2014

Synopsis

Palms are iconic in our culture, representing everything from victory to vacation. And for nearly three decades, Genera Palmarum has been the stand-out reference for anyone interested in this economically and horticulturally important plant family. Now, this award-winning book has been completely updated and revised, bringing it in line with new research and newly discovered genera.
In this new edition, genus treatments now include complete descriptions, nomenclature, and etymology, as well as discussions of diversity, distribution, phylogeny, morphology, uses and ecology. All genera are fully illustrated with full-color photographs alongside analytic illustrations, distribution maps, and even electron micrographs of pollen. An updated introduction provides readers with essential background information via authoratative essays on the structure of palms, their chemistry, their history, and much more.
Fully revised for a new generation of researchers and gardening enthusiasts, Genera Palmarum continues to be the gold-standard reference work on palms.

About this title

About the Author

John Dransfield was head of palm research at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew from 1975 until his retirement in 2005. He is a leading specialist in the systematics of palms and coauthor of several books, including The Palms of Madagascar and World Checklist of Palms. Dransfield currently coedits PALMS, the Journal of the International Palm Society.

Review

“Anyone with an interest in palms, whether modern or fossil, should own this book. It is the most complete coverage of the family.” (Palynological Society Newsletter)

"Excellent reference book to the palm family...the standard reference text for information on palm systematics and diversity for the coming decade." (Blumea)

"A new edition, greatly expanded from its predecessor, enhanced with excellent color photography throughout." (Plant Science Bulletin)

"This book is a masterful achievement not only at the level of the data it assembles but also in the way it is presented and laid out." (Adansonia)

Edition details

• Publisher: International Palm Society
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1842461826
• ISBN 13: 9781842461822
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 732