Bombax heptaphyllum, silk-cotton tree
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Bombax heptaphyllum, silk-cotton tree
Illustration from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, 1800. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Cotton Cotton Plant Dr John Dr John Fleming Eudicot Eurosid Fleming Gossypium Malvaceae Malvales Malvidae Angiospermae Bombax Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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This stunning botanical illustration depicts the Bombax heptaphyllum, also known as the silk-cotton tree or the cotton silk tree, which is a prominent member of the Malvaceae family in the order Malvales. The illustration is taken from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. Dated back to the 19th century, this illustration showcases the intricate details of the tree's branch bearing large, vibrant flowers. The Bombax heptaphyllum is an eudicot, angiosperm, and dicotyledon, which means it is a flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed in an ovary. The tree is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, and it is characterized by its large, showy flowers that bloom in clusters. The flowers are typically pink or red in color, and they have a distinctive five-lobed shape. The Bombax heptaphyllum is an important tree in the Malvaceae family, which also includes the Gossypium genus, the source of commercial cotton. However, this illustration does not depict the cotton bolls that are characteristic of the Gossypium species. Instead, it focuses on the beauty and intricacy of the Bombax heptaphyllum's flowers and branches. The illustration is attributed to Dr. John Fleming, a renowned botanist and artist of the 19th century. Fleming's work was instrumental in documenting the botanical diversity of India during the British colonial period. This illustration is a testament to his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to capture the essence of the Bombax heptaphyllum's unique features. Overall, this illustration is a valuable addition to the Botany Library's collection, providing a glimpse into the rich botanical heritage of the Indian subcontinent and showcasing the beauty and diversity of the Bombax heptaphyllum.
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