A Field Guide to the Rattans of Lao PDR

Evans, Tom D., Sengdala, Khamphone., Viengkham, Oulathong V., & Thammavong, Banxa.

ISBN 10: 1842460099 / ISBN 13: 9781842460092

Published by Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, 2001

About this Item

NEW. Well illustrated, small octavo, pp 96, paperback, a very good new copy. (A practical, pocket-sized field guide to all the species of rattans (climbing palms) in Lao PDR and neighbouring parts of Indochina. In total 51 species are described, 31 in detail with colour photographs, distribution maps and detailed drawings to aid identification. Additional sections cover planting, cultivation and the collection and preservation of herbarium specimens. This is an indispensable source of information for collectors, and for all those interested in the commercial exploitation of rattans and their conservation.].

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Field Guide to the Rattans of Lao PDR
• Publisher: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Kew, Richmond, Surrey
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1842460099
• ISBN 13: 9781842460092
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: New
• Seller catalogs:
  • Floras
  • Botanical/horticultural Monographs
  • Trees and Shrubs

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Synopsis

A practical, pocket-sized field guide to all the species of rattans (climbing palms) in Lao PDR and neighbouring parts of Indochina. In total 51 species are described, 31 in detail with colour photographs, distribution maps and detailed drawings to aid identification.

Additional sections cover planting, cultivation and the collection and preservation of herbarium specimens. This is an indispensable source of information for collectors, and for all those interested in the commercial exploitation of rattans and their conservation.
English text.