"Sukkulente Euphorbien" - the Book
Succulent Euphorbia are fascinating plants by their unique
wealth of different growth forms. Plant lovers will encounter a multitude
of unusual, sometimes bizarre shapes. Within this genus there are profusely
flowering dwarf shrubs with bonsai character and candelabra shaped trees,
plants with spines that have developed from flowers and open like stars
and - singular in the entire kingdom of plants - the amazing medusa's heads.
The capability to even cope with the dry air in living rooms during winter
created by central heatings make them the ideal succulent house plants.
In this book you will find detailed descriptions of more
than 200 Euphorbia species. Large chapters with general information on
the culture and propagation of these plants are completed by special information
about these topics for all species presented. 67 full colour pictures and
27 fine drawings complete these presentations and allow a review of all
important growth forms.
In additional chapter the history of Euphorbias is being
traced from antique greece to modern times. The usage of these plant in
traditional African medicine is described by examples. Another chapter
covers diseases and pests that threaten Euphorbias and gives numerous hints
on their control. A synopsis is given on the different attempts for a systematic
of Euphorbias, the scientific names and synonyms of all succulent Euphorbias
are given as well a a list of those species protected by law.
Contents:
Allgemeiner Teil
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Von Sukkulenten und anderen Sukkulenten
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Was sind Sukkulenten?
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Was sind Euphorbien?
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Kulturhistorische Bedeutung
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Pflanzen mit Geschichte
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Achtung giftig!
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Verwendung in der Volksmedizin
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Botanische Systematik und Morphologie
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Stellung im Pflanzenreich
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Morphologie der Gattung Euphorbia
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Blüte
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Früchte
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Gliederung der Vielfalt der Euphorbien
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Wuchsformen
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Kulturhinweise
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Grundsätzliches
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Licht
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Substrat und Düngung
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Wasserversorgung und Gießen
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Temperatur
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Liste der anspruchsvollen und empfindlichen Arten
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Vermehrungsmethoden
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Samengewinnung und Aussaat
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Stecklinge
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Pfropfen
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Pflanzenschutz
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Krankheiten und Schädlinge
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Wurzelfäule
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Mehltau
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Spitzentrockenheit
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Weiße Fliege
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Woll- und Schmierläuse
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Trauermücken
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Thripse
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Spinnmilben oder Rote Spinne
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Nematoden
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Behandlungsmethoden
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Artenschutz
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Persönliche Verantwortung des Sammlers
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Internationaler und nationaler Schutz
Systematischer Teil
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Arten von A bis Z
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Artenliste mit Synonymen
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Literaturhinweise
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Volker Buddensiek: Sukkulente Euphorbien.
Ulmer Verlag (Stuttgart);
Mai 1998, ISBN 3-8001-6634-8
176 pages, 76 colour photos and 27 drawings
You can buy this book in book shops in Germany or order
it from various internet book shops.