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A full treatment in traditional Flora Malesiana style of the c. 6000 species of Orchidaceae in the Malesian region seems at present an unattainable ideal. At the same time, conservationists, botanists, ecologists and other professionals, as well as orchid amateurs, are urgently in need of easily accessible and reliable information on this important plant family. Therefore the plan arose to assemble the currently available knowledge about Malesian Orchidaceae on a series of CD-ROMs, using the Linnaeus II software developed by ETI. With funding supplied by the Cheng Kim Loke foundation, the Australia & Pacific Science Foundation and Conservation International, supplemented with gifts and support by many additional organisations and individuals, the project started with a series of CD-ROMs on the extremely rich and at the same time poorly known orchid flora of New Guinea. To date five volumes have appeared, the final volume is in an advanced stage of preparation. In addition, owing to the support of the Netherlands Embassy in the Philippines, a CD-ROM on the orchids of the Philippines could be prepared. Unfortunately, the continuation of the series beyond New Guinea is at present impossible due to lack of sponsors.

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Ordering: These CD-ROMs cost EUR 59.00 each. A 10% discount applies to orders of two or more CD-ROMs (any title). 

Note: All prices excluding 19% VAT, postage & handling.

Orders should be addressed to:

Publications department
National Herbarium of the Netherlands
PO Box 9514
2300 RA Leiden
The Netherlands
tel. +31 (0)71 5273570
fax +31 (0)71 5273522
e-mail: publications@nhn.leidenuniv.nl
 
 
  

E.M.G. Agoo, A. Schuiteman, E.F. de Vogel. 2003. Flora Malesiana: Orchids of the Philippines vol. I; Illustrated Checklist and Genera. ISBN 90-75000-60-x.

The Philippines have a unique and rich orchid flora of almost 1000 species, of which about 74% are found nowhere else in the world. This CD-ROM presents an overview with descriptions of the 137 genera and provides a checklist of all species. It contains keys for identification to genus level, a hyperlinked glossary, and numerous beautiful photographs and drawings, often depicting species rarely if ever illustrated before. This CD-ROM was compiled at the Leiden branch of the National Herbarium of the Netherlands and the Philippine National Museum, Manila. Other leading botanical institutes, such as the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, and the Botanical Museum, Copenhagen, as well as many well-known photographers have contributed to this CD-ROM. It will prove to be a tremendously useful and enjoyable resource for all who are interested in the orchids of the Philippines and Southeast Asia.

 

 

  

A. Schuiteman, E.F. de Vogel. 2001. Orchids of New Guinea vol. I; Illustrated Checklist and Genera. ISBN 90-75000-20-0

The orchid flora of New Guinea is one of the richest in the world, with some 2500 species in about 130 genera. This CD-ROM presents the first comprehensive overview of all the genera currently known to occur in New Guinea, supplemented with a checklist of all the species. It contains descriptions of the genera and selected species, keys for identification, and a hyperlinked glossary. For each genus and species the full synonymy is given. Perhaps the nicest feature of this CD-ROM is the large number of illustrations, ranging from manuscript drawings and old plates to digitised color slides, many depicting rare species, most never published before. This CD-ROM was compiled at the Leiden Branch of the National Herbarium of the Netherlands. Other leading botanical institutes, such as the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh, as well as several excellent photographers have contributed to this CD-ROM, which should be in the collection of every professional and amateur who is interested in the orchids of Southeast Asia and the Pacific in general, and those of New Guinea in particular.

 

  

A. Schuiteman, E.F. de Vogel. 2002. Flora Malesiana: Orchids of New Guinea vol. II; Dendrobium and allied genera. ISBN 90-75000-43-x  

Dendrobium is horticulturally the most significant orchid genus of New Guinea. Together with the three closely related genera Cadetia, Diplocaulobium, and Flickingeria it is the subject of this CD-ROM, which was written and compiled by Mr. André Schuiteman and Dr. Ed de Vogel in co-operation with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh. This CD-ROM contains about 3000 images, 29 generic and sectional descriptions, a database covering some 560 species, tools for identification, a hyperlinked, richly illustrated glossary with over 550 terms, notes on cultivation, and much more; in short: the largest collection of data on New Guinea Dendrobiinae ever assembled. Treating one of the most attractive of all orchid groups, with superb pictures supplied by dozens of first rate photographers, this CD-ROM should be in the collection of every amateur interested in these plants. It is also a must for professionals who deal with conservation, cultivation, taxonomy, etc., of Southeast Asian orchids.

 

  

A. Schuiteman, E.F. de Vogel. 2005. Flora Malesiana: Orchids of New Guinea vol. III; Genera Acanthephippium to Hymenorchis (excluding Dendrobiinae s.l.). ISBN 90-75000-61-8  

This CD-ROM reflects the state of the art in our expertise of another portion of the incredibly rich orchid flora of New Guinea. It contains more than 2000 images, 643 distribution maps, 60 generic descriptions, and full treatments of 673 species and varieties belonging to the orchid genera Acanthephippium to Hymenorchis. Not included are the genera Dendrobium and Bulbophyllum and their allies. These are treated in Vol. II and Vol. VI respectively. For every species a full description is given, with data on distribution (including maps), synonymy, ecology, typification, classification, etc. A key to the genera, a hyperlinked and illustrated glossary with almost 600 entries (not counting synonyms), numerous references, and hints on cultivation, combine to make this an indispensable reference work. As this is not a taxonomic revision but a critical synopsis, it must be understood that many 'species' on this CD-ROM will undoubtedly prove to be synonyms once their taxonomy is thoroughly studied. This is especially to be expected in such poorly known genera as Ceratostylis, Epiblastus or Glomera.

 

  

A. Schuiteman, E.F. de Vogel. 2006. Flora Malesiana: Orchids of New Guinea vol. IV; Genera Kuhlhasseltia to Ophioglossella. ISBN 90-75000-99-5  

This CD-ROM treats 19 genera (Kuhlhasseltia to Ophioglossella) with nearly 400 species. Among the major genera are Liparis, Malaxis, Mediocalcar, Oberonia, and Octarrhena. For every species a full description is given, with data on distribution (including maps in full colour), synonymy, cultivation, ecology, typification, classification, references, etc. An impressive collection of colour photographs and drawings, both published and unpublished, complements the texts. Several leading botanical institutes, such as the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, the Herbarium Bogoriense, Bogor, and the National Capital Botanic Garden, Port Moresby, as well as many well-known photographers have contributed to make this CD-ROM conform to the same high standard as the previous volumes.

 

  

A. Schuiteman, E.F. de Vogel. 2008. Flora Malesiana: Orchids of New Guinea vol. V; Genera Pachystoma to Zeuxine (excluding Dendrobiinae s.l.). ISBN 978-90-75000-93-1

This CD-ROM treats 46 genera (Pachystoma to Zeuxine) with nearly 480 species. Prominent genera include Paphiopedilum, Phreatia, Spathoglottis, Trichotosia, and Taeniophyllum. For every species a full description is given, with data on distribution (including maps in full colour), synonymy, cultivation, ecology, typification, classification, references, etc. As usual a large collection of colour photographs and drawings, both published and unpublished, complements the texts.

 

  

A. Schuiteman, J.J. Vermeulen & E.F. de Vogel. 2010. Flora Malesiana: Orchids of New Guinea vol. VI; Genus Bulbophyllum. ISBN 9789490137069. NEW.

This CD-ROM, the final volume in the series, treats the mega-genus Bulbophyllum. Two genera that clearly belong to Bulbophyllum, namely Pedilochilus and Saccoglossum, are provisionally maintained here pending the formal transfer of the species concerned. Some 635 species are treated in detail. For every species a full description is given, with data on distribution (including maps), synonymy, cultivation, ecology, typification, classification, etc. In excess of 2500 color photographs and drawings add to the value of this CD-ROM. A special feature of this CD-ROM, as compared to prior volumes, is the about 1000 stereo and stereo-macro images made by Peter Jongejan. These offer stunning 3D views of some of the most intricate flowers in the Plant Kingdom. Several leading botanical institutes, such as the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, the Herbarium Bogoriense, Bogor, and the National Capital Botanic Garden, Port Moresby, as well as many well-known photographers have contributed to make this CD-ROM a must for all who are interested in the orchids of New Guinea and Southeast Asia. [sample stereo images].

 

Last updated: 19 April 2010 by André Schuiteman