Genera Palmarum: A Classification of Palms Based on the Work of Harold E. Moore, Jr.

Dransfield, John

Uhl, Natalie W.

Science & Math

Genera Palmarum

The Rattans of Sarawak

Lubrecht & Cramer, Limited

The palm family, considered to be second only to the grasses among monocotyledonous plants of economic importance, is of immense significance to man, especially among rural communities in the tropics, where wild palms are intensively utilised. The World Checklist of Palms is the unique resource that lists all validly published names of palms, providing the source of their publication and indication of which names are currently accepted and which are synonyms. It will provide a standard nomenclatural reference for further research into this important family. . Lists all palm names ever published . Lists all accepted species with their geographical distribution . Indicates full synonymy . Provides a single source guide to the correct names of all palms . An invaluable reference for palm growers, conservationists, palm biologists and foresters

World Checklist of Palms

Govaerts, Rafaël

Biological Sciences

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

New Guinea is one of the world's greatest palm diversity hotspots. With around 270 species, the island is home to some of the most beautiful and varied palms, many of which are of great economic importance to rural communities. The 'Field Guide to the Palms of New Guinea' is the first identification aid to the palms of the entire island, down to the genus level. Designed as practical aid to conservationists, horticulturists, field workers and students it makes extensive use of keys, line drawings and colour photographs, so that anyone with a basic knowledge of botany will find it a pleasure to use.

Field Guide to the Palms of New Guinea

Baker, William J.

Madagascar’s native palms are of enormous economic and biological importance. Not only are they used for food, house building, crafts and medicines, most are found in no other part of the world, they are a part of Madagascar’s great natural heritage and many are becoming increasingly rare. Simple keys and lavishly illustrated pictorial descriptions, distribution maps and diagrams of leaf, fruit and flower arrangement enable quick and easy identification. Notes on local uses, rarity and in what type of vegetation each grows in follows. This is not just a field guide, it is a book that shows why palms are so important to the culture, economy and the natural heritage of Madagascans.

Field Guide to the Palms of Madagascar

Beentje, Henk

Britt, Adam

Ranarivelo, Tianjanahary

Razafitsalama, Jérémie

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.

Genera Palmarum: The Evolution and Classification of Palms

Asmussen, Conny B.

Harley, Madeline M.

Lewis, Carl E.

International Palm Society

The book follows contemporary classifications and is richly illustrated with line drawings and photographs throughout. Each group has a family description and key to the New Guinea palm genera, followed by a description of each genus, with notes on taxonomy, distribution, ecology and diagnostic characters.

The Palms of New Guinea

Zona, Scott

Barfod, Anders S.

Camara-Leret, Rodrigo

Dowe, John L.

Heatubun, Charlie D.

Petoe, Peter

Turner, Jessica H.

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