Palmae Collection (#6)

Dracaena warocquei, cordyline
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Guilielma speciosa C. Martius, peach palm
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Chrysalidocarpus lutescens, areca palm
Fig 11. The Areca Palm, illustration probably from an edition of the Gardeners Chronicle. Artwork held in the Natural History Museums Botany Library

Cocus nucifera, coconut palm
Plate 985 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Attalea funifera C. Martius ex Sprengel, bahia piassaba palm
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Seaforth elegans & Lodoicea sechallarum, palm trees
Seaforth elegans (above) and Lodoicea sechellarum (below). Tab 109 from Genera et Species Palmarum, Plates Vol III by Carl von Martius

Cycas angulata, cycad
Plate 159 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Palm trees. Fiji
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Palm
Plate 23 from The Shape, Skeleton and Foliage of Thirty Two Species of Trees, 1786 by A. Cozens. The series was originally issued in 1771

Borassus flabellifer, wine palm
Plate 882 from the John Fleming Collection of Indian Drawings, c. 1795-1805. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Sabal lamanonis Brongniart
A fossil palm frond from Aix en Provence, France. It is recorded as Upper Eocene, about 45 and 55 million years ago. This specimen is 32 cm long. The specimen number is V16880

Wallichia caryotoides, wallich palm
Plate 8 from the Roxburgh Collection, c. 1791-1794. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Caryota urens, fishtail palm
Plate 10 from the Roxburgh Collection, c. 1791-1794 depicting fishtail palm leaves. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Corypha taliera, tara palm
Illustration from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, 1800. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Cocos nucifera, coconut tree
Plate 69 from Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous (1858) by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928)

Acrocomia spinosa, macca fat palm
Illustration depicting the leaf of a macca fat palm from the verso on page 53, volume 7 of the Hans Sloane collection. Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Urania speciosa, travellers tree
Plate 578 from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, c. 1795-1805. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Phoenix dactylifera, palm date
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Arera catechu, figure from Descriptiones Fruticum et Arborum
This volume, by Georg Joseph Camel, was held in the library of Sir Hans Sloane

Sabal comanonis, fossil plant. This specimen is from Axe-en-Provence, France, and is now held at the Natural History Museum, London

Phoenix canariensis, Canary Islands date palm
Sketch 219 from the Ehret Collection of Sketches (unbound) by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Gymnosperm, palm & angiosperm
Composite photomicrograph comparing structures visible through a hand-held lens in transverse section of fossil tree trunks: gymnosperm (left), palm (centre) and angiosperm (right)

Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera) fallen fruit on sandy beach, Maldives, march

Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera) looking up trunk to canopy with fruit, Trivandrum, Kerala, India

Chusan Palm (Trachycarpus fortunei) close-up of flowers, in garden, Ellerstadt, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Palm Coconut Coconut (Cocos nucifera) Nuts still with husk s

Tree - Doum Palm (Hyphaene thebaica) Tops of trees against the sky

Beach at sunset, with a couple sat in a hammock suspended between two palm trees. Photographed on the island of Kauai, Hawaii

Beach with palm trees (family Palmae). Photographed in the Seychelles

Fan palm leaf
Fan palm (family Arecaceae) leaf covered in frost. Photographed in the Dorset, UK, in February

Palm (Arecaceae sp. ) close-up of backlit leaves
Palm (Arecaceae sp.) close-up of backlit leaves

Bulbous base and flowers of Nikau palms. Punakaiki South Island New Zealand
MAB-533 Bulbous base and flowers of Nikau palms Punakaiki South Island New Zealand. Palmae sapida Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Nikau palms. Punakaiki South Island New Zealand. The Maori used the fronds for thatching
MAB-532 Nikau palms Punakaiki South Island New Zealand Palmae sapida The Maori used the fronds for thatching and strips of the fronds for mats and bags

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Discover the enchanting world of Palmae: a diverse family of palm trees that captivate with their beauty and grace. From the majestic Livistona humilis, also known as the sand palm, to the Elaeis guineensis Jacq. African oil palm that provides us with nourishing oil, each member of this botanical family has its own unique charm. Imagine strolling through a tropical paradise adorned with vibrant Strelitzea sp. Bird of paradise flowers or encountering the ancient Macrozamia communis, commonly called burrawang palm, which has stood tall for centuries. The exotic Urania speciosa; Palm adds an air of mystery to any landscape it graces. Indulge in luxury at a holiday resort boasting overwater bungalows in Bora Bora, French Polynesia – where you can relax under swaying palms while gazing at crystal-clear waters. Or take a leisurely stroll along the beach promenade in Portixol, Es Molinar Playa de Palma on Sa Creu Vermella Island in Majorca's Balearic Islands, Spain. For those seeking adventure and natural wonders, head to Playa Cocles in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica – where lush palms line pristine beaches against a backdrop of Central American splendor. And don't miss out on visiting Forio's Church of Santa Maria del Soccorso nestled amidst Ischia's picturesque landscapes in Italy. Witness breathtaking sunsets painting the sky above The Coral Coast on Viti Levu Island in Fiji – where golden sands meet gently swaying palms creating an idyllic scene straight from your dreams. Whether it's Areca sp or Licuala sp captivating you with their intricate foliage patterns or immersing yourself in stunning coastal vistas dotted with these magnificent trees - Palmae offers endless delights for nature enthusiasts and wanderers alike.