The 2006 edition of Malayan Orchid Review (Vol 40) has been published. This 116-page edition contains hundreds of high-quality photos, several expert articles on breeding and growing orchids, and articles on the Orchids of Pulau Ubin, the Orchids of the Western Ghats, and Molecular Phylogenies.
Taxonomic articles include: Cheirostylis in Sulawesi (C. bidentata J.J.Smith and C. celebensis O'Byrne & Vermeulen, nov. sp.). Dipodium fragrans O'Byrne & Vermeulen, nov. sp. from Malaysia. "A Tale of Two Tans" (Dendrobium heokhuii O'Byrne & J.J.Wood, nov. sp. from Borneo, and D. bracteosum Rchb.f. "Mr Tan's", which is currently being sold under the unpublished name 'Dendrobium tanii"). "The Buttercup Orchids of Sulawesi" (Malaxis cupuliflora (J.J.Sm.) Thomas, Schuiteman & de Vogel; Malaxis carinatifolia (J.J.Sm.) P.F.Hunt; Malaxis auriculata O'Byrne & Vermeulen, nov. sp.; Malaxis calcicola O'Byrne & Vermeulen, nov. sp.; Malaxis koordersii (J.J.Sm.) Bakh.f. var. celebensis O'Byrne & Vermeulen, nov. var. MOR Volume 40 should be available on-line shortly after the Singapore Orchid Show ends on December 26th, from: http://www.ossea.org.sg/ossea.asp Peter O'Byrne in Singapore _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
