Hong Kong Herbarium

Flora of Hong Kong (Vol. 1-4 & Master Index)

Introduction

Introduction



Flora of Hong Kong (Volume 1)

Abstract
The Flora of Hong Kong, to be published in four volumes, covers the seed plants (Gymnosperms and Angiosperms) occurring in Hong Kong. The first volume treats 10 families in Gymnosperms and 75 families of Magnoliidae (Dicotyledons) in Angiosperms (including Magnoliaceae, Lauraceae, Malvaceae, etc.). The Flora has been prepared based on herbarium specimen records from Hong Kong and is written in a systematic fashion with identification keys and botanical drawings.  It provides information of the habitat, distribution, ecology, etc., as well as colour photographs to help users better understand the species.

Language
English

Weight
1472g

Original Price
$82

ISBN
978-988-98253-6-2


Flora of Hong Kong (Volume 2)

Abstract

The Flora of Hong Kong (Volume 2) treats the next 56 families (from Connaraceae to Apiaceae) of native, naturalized and cultivated species occurring in Hong Kong. A review of the natural vegetation in historical and modern times is also provided. The Flora has been prepared based on herbarium specimen records from Hong Kong and is written in a systematic fashion with identification keys.  It provides information of the habitat, distribution, ecology, etc., as well as some 700 colour photographs and botanical drawings to help users better understand the species.

Language
English

Weight
1525g

Original Price
$136

ISBN
978-988-98253-7-9


Flora of Hong Kong (Volume 3)

Abstract

The Flora of Hong Kong (Volume 3) treats the next 29 families (from Loganiaceae to Asteraceae) of native, naturalized and cultivated species occurring in Hong Kong. A review of the flora conservation in historical and modern times is also provided. The Flora has been prepared based on herbarium specimen records from Hong Kong and is written in a systematic fashion with identification keys.  It provides information of the habitat, distribution, ecology, etc., as well as some 860 colour photographs and botanical drawings to help users better understand the species.

Language
English

Weight
1658g

Original Price
$102

ISBN
978-988-98253-8-6


Flora of Hong Kong (Volume 4)

Abstract

The Flora of Hong Kong (Volume 4) treats the final 40 families (from Limnocharitaceae to Orchidaceae) of native, naturalized and cultivated species occurring in Hong Kong. The Flora has been prepared based on herbarium specimen records from Hong Kong and is written in a systematic fashion with identification keys.  It provides information of the habitat, distribution, ecology, etc., as well as some 940 colour photographs and botanical drawings to help users better understand the species.

Language
English

Weight
1856g

Original Price
$150

ISBN
978-988-98253-9-3


Flora of Hong Kong (Master Index)

Abstract

This Flora of Hong Kong – Master Index serves as the master index for the taxa recorded in the Flora of Hong Kong, Volume 1 - 4.

Weight
480g

Original Price
$46

ISBN
978-988-99377-9-9

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