Malvidae Collection (#6)

Punica granatum, pomegranate
One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall of the Natural History Museum, London

Orange Grove, St. Michael, Azores 1873
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876), funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Eucalyptus globulus, Tasmanian blue gum
A photograph of the details from one of the decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall. Showing a Eucalyptus globulus, Tasmanian blue gum

Citrus aurantium, bitter orange
A photograph of the detail from one of the decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall. This panel is showing some cracking damage which has since been repaired

Gossypium barbadense, cotton
A photograph of one of the decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall. Show open bolls and flowers of the Gossypium barbadense, cotton plant

Dolichonyx oryzivorus, bobolink
Plate 54 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Various fruits
Plate 1055 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Gossypium arboreum, tree cotton
Duchess of Beauforts Hortus Siccus, 133: 67 (Sloane Herbarium)

Capparis spinosa, caper
Duchess of Beauforts Hortus Siccus, specimen 133: 67 (Sloane Herbarium)

Vermivora pinus, blue-winged warbler
Plate 20 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Sayornis phoebe, eastern phoebe
Plate 120 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Erodium hymenodes, herons bill
Drawing by Arthur Harry Church, 1908. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Hibiscus tiliaceus, beach hibicus
Watercolour 25 from the Saharunpore Gardens Collection, 1847

Hibiscus cf. syriacus, Syrian rose
Watercolour 19 from the Saharunpore Gardens Collection, 1847

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, China rose
Unsigned artwork 125 from the Indian Drawings Miscellaneous Collection (IDM Collection), c. early 1800s. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Hibiscus simplex, Chinese parasol tree
Unsigned artwork 115 from the Indian Drawings Miscellaneous Collection (IDM Collection), c. early 1800s. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Pelargonium klierianum, geranium
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London. By Leopald Trattinick, 1825

Theobroma cacao, chocolate
Collected by Sir Hans Sloane in Jamaica. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Ranunculus asiaticus (flower) Aesculus pavia (fruit) Viburnu
Sketch 254 from the Ehret Collection of Sketches (unbound) by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Carica papaya L. papaya or melon pawpaw
Sketch 7 from a collection of original drawings and sketches by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Sterculia and Eriobotrya japonica, Chinese almond and loqua
Watercolour by Olivia Fanny Tonge (1858-1949). From one of sixteen sketchbooks presented to the Museum in 1952. Held in the Zoology Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Leptospermum scoparium, New Zealand tea tree
Painting by George Forster

Geranium sp. geranium
Plate 41 from The Chief Natural Orders of Plants (1849). Illustrated and described by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)

Malva sp. mallow plants
Plate 25 from The Chief Natural Orders of Plants (1849). Illustrated and described by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)

Anacardium occidentale L. cashew apple

Cotton winding sheet
Collected during the archaeological excavation at Christ Church, Spitalfields, London, 1984-1986

Salvadora persica, toothbrush tree

Syzygium suborbiculare, lady apple 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 meraukensis
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

Melaleuca quinquenervia, punk 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 normanii
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

Melaleuca angustifolia
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

Eucalyptus alba, gum 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

Leptospermum squarrosum, pink 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

Capparis lucida, coast caper
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

Callistemon citrinus, crimson bottlebrush
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

Lophomyrtus bullata, ramarama
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Pelargonium inodorum, scentless geranium
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Entelea arborescens, whau tree
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Serjania cuspidata
Finished watercolour drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Cardiospermum latifolium

Gossypium acuminatum, cotton
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Lavatera phoenicea
Painting by Pierre Joseph Redoute (1759-1840), from his publication Choix des plus belles fleurs (The Most Beautiful Flowers), c. 1827-33

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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.