The mountain flora of Java constitutes a unique natural heritage of Indonesia and indeed of the whole world. This is a re-issue of the 1972 edition, with paintings of 456 flowering plant species by Amir Hamzah and Moehamad Toha.
Although written over 34 years ago, Van Steenis' approach to the study of botany can still serve as an example and inspiration for young botanists, conservationists and policy makers.