Contributors



Numerous botanical authorities have contributed to the content of The Cape Orchids or assisted in the review and editorial process of the manuscript:

  • Jan Vlok, Oudtshoorn, Cape (location of Cape orchids, their natural history and habitats).
  • Fay Anderson, Kenilworth, Cape Town (watercolour illustrations).
  • Dr E. G. H. (Ted) Oliver, Stellenbosch University (all encompassing scientific support and etymologies).
  • Dr Kim Steiner, California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco (species accounts and pollination biology in the Coryciinae).
  • Dr Hubert Kurzweil, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore (orchid morphology).
  • Professor Trevor Edwards, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Pietermaritzburg (orchid cultivation and artificial hybridization).
  • Dr Anton Pauw, Stellenbosch University (oil-collecting bee pollination system in the Coryciinae).
  • Dr Benny Bytebier, Stellenbosch University (molecular phylogeny of the Diseae: Disa).
  • Hillary Cochrane, Rome, (biographies of Harry and Louisa Bolus).
  • Patrick Cullinan, Newlands, Cape Town (biographical sketches).
Manuscript review, editorial assistance and imaging:
  • Dr John Rourke, South African National Biodiversity Institute, Kirstenbosch (scientific support, botanical history, etymologies).
  • Professor Peter Linder, Institute of Systematic Botany, Zürich (manuscript review).
  • Tessa Oliver, South African National Biodiversity Institute, Kirstenbosch (technical and editorial).
  • Thomas Mihal, Positive Imaging (imaging and production).
  • Dr Benny Bytebier, Stellenbosch University (review: Disa).
  • Professor Dirk Bellstedt, Stellenbosch University (review: general).
  • Dr Timo van der Niet, University of Wageningen (review: Pachites, Satyrium).
  • Dr John Manning, South African National Biodiversity Institute, Kirstenbosch (review: Disperis, Habenaria).
  • Professor Trevor Edwards, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Pietermaritzburg (review: orchid morphology).
  • Craig Peter, Rhodes University (review and pollination: Eulophia, Acrolophia).
  • Dr Greig Russell, Kommetjie, Cape (review and taxonomy: Eulophia, Acrolophia).
  • Nick Helme, Scarborough, Cape (review: Cape Floristic Region ecology).
  • Professor John Compton, University of Cape Town (review: geology).
  • Professor Bertil Nordenstam, Riksmuseet, Stockholm (review: The Swedish period (1750-1800)).
  • Professor Hilary J. Deacon, Stellenbosch University (review: Pre-16th century human settlement.
Production of the book has, thus far, been assisted by financial grants gratefully received from:
  • Jeremy and Alida Croudace.
  • Elizabeth Parker.
  • Rachel and Rod Saunders.
  • Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust.
  • Virginia Oosthuizen-Liltved.
  • Hannes and Sheila Fagan.
  • Marilyn Noakes.
  • The Cape Orchid Society.
  • Ivan and Danielle Harris
  • Chris Hammond.
Website:
  • Martin Cocks, International Ocean Institute, University of the Western Cape. mcocks@uwc.ac.za