Erythrina corallodendron, coral tree
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Erythrina corallodendron, coral tree
Illustration from Plantarum Horti Medici Amstelodamensis (1706) by Caspar Commelin. Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)
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Anthozoa Anthozoan Caspar Cnidaria Cnidarian Coelenterata Coelenterate Commelin Coral Erythrina Eudicot Eurosid Fabaceae Fabales Fabidae Angiospermae Caspar Commelin Coral Tree Dicot Dicotyledon
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This exquisite illustration is a representation of the Erythrina corallodendron, commonly known as the Coral Tree, as depicted in Caspar Commelin's "Plantarum Horti Medici Amstelodamensis" published in 1706. The Coral Tree is a stunning flowering plant belonging to the Fabaceae or bean family, specifically the Fabales order and the Eudicot clade. It is native to Central and South America and is characterized by its distinctive red or pink flowers that resemble corals, hence the common name. The Coral Tree is an Angiosperm, a type of flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed in an ovary. It is also a Dicot, meaning it has two cotyledons or seed leaves. The plant's classification as an Anthozoan is a bit misleading, as it is not a true Cnidarian or coelenterate, but rather a plant that has evolved to mimic the appearance of these animals. Caspar Commelin was a Dutch botanist and horticulturist who played a significant role in the development of botanical illustration. His work, "Plantarum Horti Medici Amstelodamensis," was one of the most important botanical publications of the early 18th century and provided a detailed record of the plants grown in the Amsterdam Botanic Garden. The Coral Tree has many common names, including Coral Bean Tree and erythrina corallodendron. It is a popular ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for various ailments. The tree's seeds are toxic and contain the alkaloid erythrine, which has been used as a fish poison and a red dye. This illustration is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world and the important role that botanical illustration plays in documenting and preserving it for future generations.
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