In a single volume a survey of the complete tree flora of tropical Asia Including: - An introduction to phylogenetic theory and the modern practice of naming. - Practical advice for the study of trees in tropical Asia - A survet of 157 families, 887 genera, with mention of over 2500 species, including description of vegetative and floral form, and notes on field recognition, ecology and economic use. - More than 3000 photographs and illustrations - Arranged in phylogenetic order, with cladograms illustrating current hypotheses of relationships and more than 500 references to the latest studies. - Indexes to families, genera, and to common names in Malay, Filipino, Vietnamese and Thai.