Book Review: Jewels of the Jungle: Bromeliaceae of Ecuador – Part Ii Pitcairnioideae

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BOOK REVIEW: JEWELS OF THE JUNGLE: BROMELIACEAE OF ECUADOR – PART II PITCAIRNIOIDEAE This book was written by Jose M. Manzanares in collaboration with Walter Till, Eric Gouda and Elizabeth Patterson. It was published in 2005, and published by Imprenta Marisial, Quito, Ecuador. Walter Till, a bromeliad botanist, has summarised this book’s focus and quality as follows: “…This book is a major step forward in the knowledge of Picairnia and Puya in Ecuador. Besides the extensive descriptions, many species are illustrated for the first time, their phenologies (appearance) and ecologies have been studied in the field and their conservation status has been determined. Untiringly the author has travelled the country for decades and has amassed a unique set of data which he presents here in a readable and luxuriously illustrated opus…” The book opens with an outline of the Pitcairnioideae sub-family’s taxonomy and habitat. Most of the book is devoted to discussing the Puya and Pitcairnia species and varieties which occur in Ecuador (These are the only two genera of the sub- family which occur in that country). 83 species of Pitacirnia, 11 varieties and 1 natural hybrid are described along with 34 species of Puya, 1 variety and 2 natural hybrids. The book prevents 24 species new to science along with 4 new varieties and 2 natural hybrids. For each species/hybrid, a description of the plant is given, the derivation of its botanical name, its habitat, and other relevant information. This information is illustrated by high quality colour photographs of the flowering plant and its inflorescence. The book concludes with several appendixes including a comprehensive index, glossary of botanical terms, botanical illustrations and a list of references. This book will appeal to anyone who is interested in reading about bromeliads in their natural habitat. However, it is a veritable “feast” for people interested in Puyas and Pitcairnias. For such people, it may be worthwhile purchasing the book. It is held in the Society’s library. Year of Review 2005 .

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