Zingiberaceae and Costaceae of South India

This comprehensive hand book on Zingiberaceae and Costaceae is the first detailed account of the families in South India. It covers a total of 10 genera, 65 species and 2 varieties of which 29 species are endemic to this region and six are exotic. The text is illustrated with 60 full page line drawings, 20 colour plates and 10 distibution maps. Covers data such as etymology, vernacular names, phenology, cytology, taxonomic and nomenclatural notes for majority of species. Hardbound with multicolour dust jacket

Price: Rs. 1800/- $120 (Institutions and Life Members will get 20% discount)

For copies contact: Dr. M. Sabu, Professor, Department of Botany, University of Calicut, 673635, Kerala, India (Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

Payment: In advance in the form of Demand Draft drawn in favour of the Managing Director, Malabar Botanical Garden payable at Kozhikode.

Waterlilies in India

Taxonomy and Cultivation of the Genus Nymphaea L. (Nymphaeaceae)

The first comprehensive book on the Genus Nymphaea L., complete with nomenclature, descriptions, illustrations, colour photographs, key for identification and phylogeny along with detailed notes on cultivation, distribution, ecology, etymology, etc. for each taxon. 88 pages, 130 GSM art paper, 220 GSM art card binding.

Price: Rs. 300/- $20 (Institutions and Life Members will get 20% discount)

For copies contact: Managing Director, Malabar Botanical Garden, Kozhikode - 673014, Kerala,
India (Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

Payment: In advance in the form of Demand Draft drawn in favour of the Managing Director, Malabar Botanical Garden payable at Kozhikode.