Malvidae Collection (page 2)

Neem Tree
Illustration of a Neem Tree held in the Botany Library a the Natural History Museum, London

Geranium pratense, meadow cranesbill
Plate 114 from Flora Londinensis (1826) Vol 1 by William Curtis

Psidium pyriferum, red guava
Illustration by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Caryophyllus aromaticus, clove
Plate 64 by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Psidium, guava
Plate 929 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, hibiscus
Bodycolour on board, 1847-51 by Isobel Drought (fl.1847-51). Held in the Library and Archives Date: 1847

Lychnis coronata
Watercolour on paper, 1777 by Getrude Metz (1746-1793). Held in the Library and Archives Date: 1777

Sparmannia discolor by Matilda Smith
Graphite on paper, 1880s by Matilda Smith (1854-1926). Held in the Library and Archives

Theobroma cacao, cocoa tree
Watercolour on paper by Evelyn M. Woolward (fl.1880-90s). Held in the Library and Archives

Strelitzia reginae, bird of paradise flower
Watercolour on card, 1880-1913 by Emily J. Balston (nee Whitehead) (1848-1914). Held in the Library and Archives

Hibiscus mutabilis, Cotton rose
Bodycolour by Johann Christoph Dietzsch, c. 1750 Date: circa 1750

Tropaeolum peregrinum, Canary creeper
Watercolour by Gerard van Spaendonck (1746-1822) Date: 1822

Soymida febrifuga, Rohan bark
Watercolour by William Roxburgh, Indian Collection, c.1800s Date: 1800

Allophylus racemosus
Watercolour by William Roxburgh, Indian Collection, c.1805 Date: 1805

Carica papaya, Papaya
Hand-coloured engraving based on Maria Sibylla Merian watercolour. From Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium, 1726 edition. Date: 1726

Cola sp. Kola nut
Watercolour by Dorothy Talbot, c. 1911 Date: circa 1911

Anacardium occidentale, Cashew
Watercolour by Robert Schomburgk, 1840s Date: 1840

Pimelea prostrata, strathmore weed
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Pimalea laevigata

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

Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) seeds C016 / 5981
Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) seeds

Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) seed C016 / 5982
Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) seed

Lemon (Citrus medica), decorative panel C016 / 5919
Lemon (Citrus medica). One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Honesty (Lunaria biennis), artwork C016 / 5676
Hinesty (Lunaria biennis). Watercolour (Plate 146) by Arthur Harry Church. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Metrosideros linearis
Illustration from Plantarum rariorum Horti Csarei Schoenbrunnensis descriptiones et icones, 1797/98, by Nikolaus Joseph Jacquin. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Eucalyptus obliqua, Australian oak holotype specimen

Tropaeolum peregrinum, Canary bird flower
Illustration from Plantarum rariorum Horti Csarei Schoenbrunnensis descriptiones et icones, 1797/98, by Nikolaus Joseph Jacquin. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Trapa natans, var. bispinosa
Image of trapa natans var. bispinosa in Plants of the Coast of Coromandel by W. Roxburgh

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

Godetia vinosa
Plate 8 from Ladies Flower Garden Annuals (1843) by Jane Wells Loudon. Also shows Anothera and Godetia varieties

Citrus medica, citron
One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall of the Natural History Museum, London

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

Cacoucia coccinea
Plate 32 from Flora Brasiliensis, Vol. 14, Part 2 (1867) by Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868)

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

Mangifera sp. mango
An illustration from the John Fleming Collection, purchased by the Natural History Museum in 1882. Now part of the Botany Library Plate Collection

Boswellia carterii, frankincense
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Brassica nigra, black mustard
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Acronychia laevis, hard aspen
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outine drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Leptospermum fabricia, tea-tree
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outine drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

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

Bixa orellana L. lipstick tree or roucou
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Rhexia grandiflora
Plate 11 from Voyage aux Regions Equinoniales (1806) Pt V1, Botanique, Sect 2, by Friedrich Heinrich Alexander von Humboldt and Aime Jacques Alexandre Bonpland

Metrosideros fulgens, scarlet rata
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Pistacia vera, pistachio tree
Illustration from Pomona Italiana Vol 2 (1839) by Giorgio Gallesio (1772-1839). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Swietenia chloroxylon, mahogany
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London. Mahagony foliage

Brassica alba, white mustard
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

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

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"Malvidae: A Colorful Journey through Nature's Palette" From the vibrant petals of Gossypium barbadense, also known as the cotton plant, to the spiky exterior of Durio zibethinus, or the durian fruit, Malvidae showcases a diverse range of hues and textures found in nature. Traveling to Italy, we encounter the Orangier des Gcnes or Arancio di Genova. Its citrusy scent fills the air as Citrus sinensis, better known as sweet orange, entices our taste buds with its juicy flesh. Venturing further into tropical lands, we stumble upon Theobroma cacao - a cocoa pod that holds within it the essence of chocolate. Nearby stands Mangifera indica; its succulent mangoes beckon us with their golden sweetness. In Australia's vast landscapes, Eucalyptus crebra proudly displays its narrow leaved ironbark tree adorned with silvery bark. Meanwhile, Citrus paradisi offers a tangy twist with its grapefruit variety. As winter approaches, Metrosideros excelsa takes center stage as a majestic Christmas tree adorned with scarlet flowers. And nearby, Eucalyptus pruinosa glistens like silver-leaved boxes under moonlight. Oenothera grandiflora illuminates gardens at dusk when evening primrose blooms open up like delicate lanterns. Tropaeolum sp. , commonly known as nasturtiums, paints gardens in shades ranging from fiery red to sunny yellow. Through Malvidae's captivating journey across continents and climates, the beauty and diversity found in nature is celebrated. A tapestry woven by Mother Earth herself, a kaleidoscope of colors awaits those who dare to explore her wonders.