Malvaceae Collection (#5)

Red Hibiscus flower -Hibiscus-, Bavaria, Germany

Buttress Root and trunk detail of a Ceiba Tree (Ceiba pentandra) in Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Betony-leaved Malope (Malope malacoides) flowering, Chios, Greece, April

Picture No. 10899476
Rough Mallow (Malva setigera = Althaea hirsuta) Date:

Lacebark (Hoheri glabrata x sexstylosa) Glory of Amlwch, close-up of trunk, growing as ornamental in woodland, Thornham Estate, Thornham Magna, Suffolk, England, March

Woody Mallow (Hibiscus syriacus) flowering, on the banks of the Dordogne, Gironde, France

Baobab (Adansonia digitata) habit, at dusk, Kruger N. P. Transvaal, South Africa, June
Baobab (Adansonia digitata) habit, at dusk, Kruger N.P. Transvaal, South Africa, June

Kapok (Ceiba pentandra) close-up of trunk and branches, Cuba, November

Hollyhock (Alcea sp. ) flowering, growing in garden, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, July
Hollyhock (Alcea sp.) flowering, growing in garden, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, July

Malva moschata (Musk mallow), flowers, leaves, and root

Hollyhock - Malvaceae - Alcea (Malva hortensis) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542

Small-leaved Lime - Tilia cordata (Tilia foemina) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542

Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus), Malvaceae, Shrub with persistent leaves for temperate greenhouse or flower beds
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume V, Plate 72 by Francesco Peyrolery: Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus), Malvaceae

Mallow (Malva sylvestris elatior) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542. Plate: Mallow (Malva sylvestris elatior)

Mallow (Sphaeralcea umbellata Don), Malvaceae, Tree or shrub for hedges native to Mexico, watercolor, 1806-1812
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume XLV Plate 97 by Angela Rossi Bottione, Mallow (Sphaeralcea umbellata Don), Malvaceae. Tree or shrub for hedges native to Mexico

Annual Mallow (Lavatera Trimestris), Malvaceae, Herbaceous annual plant for flower beds
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume XII, Plate 71 by Francesco Peyrolery and Giovanni Antonio Bottione: Annual Mallow (Lavatera Trimestris), Malvaceae

Common Hollyhock (Alcea or Althaea rosea), Malvaceae, Herbaceous biennial plant for flower beds
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume XIV, Plate 15 by Francesco Peyrolery: Common Hollyhock (Alcea or Althaea rosea), Malvaceae

Marshmallow - Althaea by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542. Plate: Marshmallow - Althaea. Colored engraving

Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus), Henry Louis Duhamel du Monceau, botanical plate by Pancrace Bessa
Botany - Malvaceae - Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus). Henry Louis Duhamel du Monceau, botanical plate by Pancrace Bessa

Botany, Trees, Malvaceae, Flowers, leaves and fruits of Balsa tree Ochroma pyramidale, Illustration
Botany - Trees - Malvaceae - Flowers, leaves and fruits of Balsa tree (Ochroma pyramidale), illustration

Bombacaceae or Malvaceae Baobab tree Adansonia gregorii surrounded by animals eating its fruits, illustration
Botany - Trees - Bombacaceae or Malvaceae - Baobab tree (Adansonia gregorii) surrounded by animals eating its fruits. Illustration

Bombacaceae or Malvaceae Flowers and leaves of baobab Adansonia, illustration
Botany - Trees - Bombacaceae or Malvaceae - Flowers and leaves of baobab (Adansonia), illustration

Abutilon theophrasti in flower

Eriophorum sp. and Drosera sp. artwork C016 / 5940
cotton grass (Eriophorum sp.) and sundew (Drosera sp.) plants. Drawing from Watercolour and pencil drawings of birds, mammals and boats of the Shetland Islands

Theobroma cacao
Cocoa plant brought back from Jamaica in 1689 by Hans Sloane. Illustration by Everhardus Kickius. Specimen kept in the Botany Library

Gossypium barbadense, sea cotton
One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall of the Natural History Museum, London. Showing Gossypium barbadense, sea cotton

Cochlospermum gillivraei, kapok tree
Outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage, 1768-1771. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, rose of China
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Corchorus hirtus, jute
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Cocoa nucifera L. coco palm
Coconut and coco palm illustrations from Koehlers Medizinal-Pflanzen in naturgetreuen Abbildungen, 1887-1888, held in the Natural History Museums Botany Library

Abelmoschus esculentus, ladys fingers
Plate 166 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Pavonia papilionacea
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Hibiscus papilionaceus

Theobroma cacao, cocoa
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Adansonia, baobab tree
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Cola acuminata, cola nut
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Hibiscus syriacus, rose of Sharon
Plate 160 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Hibiscus africanus, bladder katmia

Theobroma cacao, cacao tree
A specimen from the collection of Sir Hans Sloane. The seeds of this plant - cocoa, are the source of chocolate

Althaea officinalis, marsh mallow plant

Onopordum acanthium, cotton thistle
One of the 36 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the North Hall at the Natural History Museum, London

Alcea rosea, hollyhock
Folio 27 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Baobab tree, Cape Verde Islands (1873)
The Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) was funded by the British Government for scientific purposes and seems to have been the first expedition to carry an official photographer as well as an

Tilia sp. lime
The seed of a lime tree (Tilia sp.) in the Wildlife Garden at the Natural History Museum, London. Photographed by Derek Adams, October 2003

Theobroma cacao, cacao
A photograph of six of decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall showing Theobroma cacao, cacao

Abutilon darwini
Drawing Arthur Harry Church, 1904. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Plate 178

Goethea strictiflora, goethea
Drawing 22 by Arthur Harry Church, 19 July 1908. Plate 191

Malva sylvestris, mallow
Watercolour by Arthur Harry Church, 24 August 1908. Plate 196

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Malvaceae, also known as the mallow family, is a diverse group of flowering plants that includes some well-known species. One such member is Gossypium barbadense, commonly known as the cotton plant. This plant produces soft and fluffy fibers that are used to make various textiles. Another interesting member is Durio zibethinus, which bears the infamous durian fruit. Known for its strong odor and thorny exterior, this tropical fruit has a unique taste loved by many in Southeast Asia. In the enchanting Andean cloud forest of Ecuador's Tandayapa region, you can find Redvein Abutilon (Abutilon pictum). Its vibrant flowers add splashes of color to this lush ecosystem in South America. Theobroma cacao, or cocoa pod, is another fascinating member of Malvaceae. This tree gives us one of our favorite treats - chocolate. The seeds inside the cocoa pod are processed into cocoa powder and butter to create delicious confections enjoyed worldwide. Althea Frutex (Hibiscus Syriacus) showcases its beauty with stunning blooms in gardens around the world. From Galaxy Garden at Paleaku Gardens Peace Sanctuary on Kona Coast to Windhoek in Namibia where Red Hibiscus flowers bloom vibrantly against arid landscapes. Tilia alba stands tall among other members with its graceful branches adorned with fragrant white flowers. It provides shade and beauty wherever it grows. Pachira aquatica, also called Malabar or Guyana chestnut, boasts large green leaves and produces intriguing woody fruits resembling chestnuts. This tree adds an exotic touch to any landscape it graces. Thespesia populnea, commonly known as portia tree or milo woodtree offers not only beautiful yellow blossoms but also durable timber used for construction purposes across coastal regions. Hollyhock (Alcea sp.