Succulent Euphorbia Plus
the CD-ROM on succulent Euphorbia plus....
Succulent Euphorbias Plus is the first recent publication
that presents all known succulent Euphorbia species
- and includes a high number of semi-succulent, geophytic and xerophytic
species.
In addition numerous succulent and xerophytic species of the genera
Poinsettia and Chamaesyce are presented. Both genera are treated as
separated from the genus Euphorbia by several authors nowadays.
All in all more than 900 species plus about 250 subspecies, varieties
and forms are presented! Species are illustrated by more than 1700
photos (details, habitat picturess, herbarium sheets) and more than 80
drawings.
Each species is described on at least 1 page, including data
on its distribution, cultivation and propagation, often with hints on similar
species and important literature. => examples
of pages
Content:
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Species Names and Synonyms: an alphabetic list of all taxa presented
on the CD-ROM (including authors and place of publication) and their synonyms
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Species from A-Z: a description of the species, grouped in
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Succulent, Geophytic or Tuberous Rooted Euphorbia: with 730 species
to my knowledge the most complete treatment of these fascinating plants
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Semi-succulent or Xerophytic Euphorbia: almost 150 species attractive
to the collector
- Monadenium: more than 70 species, that have been sunk into genus Euphorbia
- Synadenium: 14 species, today inclueded into Euphorbia as well
- Endadenium and Elaeophorbia: 5 species of genus Elaeophorbia and 1 species of Endadenium - all named Euphorbia now
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Chamaesyce: 27 species of this group that is treated as a genus
of its own form a subterranean caudex or are semi-succulent at least
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Poinsettia: 10 species of this group that is sometimes treated
as a genus of its own are perennial and interesting for the collector because
of their subterranean caudices and / or their showy coloured bracts
- Pedilanthus: of the 15 species of this genus, that has been sunk into genus Euphorbia, 14 could be compiled here
- Cubantus: 3 species of Cubanthus (today treated as Euphoriba) will be presented
- Systematics & Classification:
The most recent systematic approach to genus Euphorbia including former
genera Monadenium, Synadenium, Endadenium, Eleaophorbia, Chamaesyce,
Poinsettia, Pedilanthus and Cubanthus that all have been sunk into
genus Euphorbia.
- National Floras: native and introduced species are listed for
91 states or groups of states around the world
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Protected Species: a compilation of taxa protected by international
laws
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Sensitive Species: a list of species that have shown to be especially
demanding in cultivation, not recommended for the beginner
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Literature: an extensive list of important publications on (semi-)
succulent Euphorbias, with hints on those publications that provide keys
for identification
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Addresses: links to important internet recourses
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Glossary: explanations of the most important botanical terms
used on this CD
The CD-ROM is in English language and can be operated with any internet
browser that can display frames. For Windows® a viewer is
integrated and may be used optional. A monitor resolution of 800x600 dpi
and true colour is recommended.
I continuously work on the CD-ROM, adding new material - so most
likely it will never be "finished". If you are interested to learn more
about it please contact me by e-mail
or by surface mail to the following address:
Dr. Volker Buddensiek
Kampstr. 23
D-31655 Stadthagen
Germany
