Malvaceae Collection (page 6)

Alcea rosea, hollyhock
Folio 27 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Baobab tree, Cape Verde Islands (1873)
The Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) was funded by the British Government for scientific purposes and seems to have been the first expedition to carry an official photographer as well as an

Tilia sp. lime
The seed of a lime tree (Tilia sp.) in the Wildlife Garden at the Natural History Museum, London. Photographed by Derek Adams, October 2003

Theobroma cacao, cacao
A photograph of six of decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall showing Theobroma cacao, cacao

Abutilon darwini
Drawing Arthur Harry Church, 1904. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Plate 178

Goethea strictiflora, goethea
Drawing 22 by Arthur Harry Church, 19 July 1908. Plate 191

Malva sylvestris, mallow
Watercolour by Arthur Harry Church, 24 August 1908. Plate 196

Hibiscus seeds
An illustration of three hibiscus seeds as seen through a microscope, from page 497 of Flora, overo Cultura di Fiori (1638) by Battista Giovanni Ferrari (1582-1655)

Hibiscus syriacus, rose of althea and Ketmia syrorum, flore albo. Dried specimens taken from the museum herbarium. Plants from Chelsea Physick Garden

Hibiscus schizopetalus, Japanese lanterns. A dried specimen from the museum herbarium

An unattributed fine portrait silhouette by Leon
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

Sloanes trade card for milk chocolate
Sir Hans Sloanes (1660-1753) collection formed the basis of the collection now held at the Natural History Museum, London

Decorative ceiling panels in the Natural History Museums Ce
Coffee, tobacco and cotton - three of the 162 plant designs which form the ceiling decoration of the Central Hall. The plants are of economic or medicinal importance

Bombax heptaphyllum, silk-cotton tree
Illustration from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, 1800. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Theobroma cacao, cocoa; Syzygium aromaticum, cloves; Myristi
Plate 1 by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Entitled A group from Burlgaar. Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Gopypium beligiosum, nankin cotton
Plate 9 by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Bombax pentandrum, silk cotton
Illustration by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Hibiscus angulosus, wild hibiscus

Borneo amber
Piece of Borneo amber originating from the Middle Miocene about 15 million years old. Donated by John Noad

Alyogyne hakeifolia

Brachychiton paradoxus, red-flowered kurrajong
Plate 13 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Alyogyne hakeafolia (Giord) Alefeld, hibiscus
Collected by Robert Brown in Goose Island Bay, off Cape Arid, Western Australia, May 1803, during the voyage of HMS Investigator, captained by Matthew Flinders

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

Gossypium arboreum, tree cotton
Duchess of Beauforts Hortus Siccus, 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

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

Theobroma cacao, chocolate
Collected by Sir Hans Sloane in Jamaica. Specimen held 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hibiscus, Goa, India, Asia

Mexican Hand Tree / Devil's / Monkey's Hand Tree - fallen fruits. From Mexico, now widely planted
ROG-13943 Mexican Hand Tree / Devil's / Monkey's Hand Tree - fallen fruits. From Mexico, now widely planted. Chiranthodendron pentadactylon Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for

Hibiscus flower opening to reveal its pistil and stamen - Maui, Hawaii

Hibiscus petal, sepal and calyx detail - Maui, Hawaii

Hibiscus, Malvaceae, flowering plant, mallow family, Butterfly Aviary, Agua Caliente, Sacred Valley, Province of Urubamba, near Cuzco, Peru

Flower - Mallow Tree (Lavatera arborea) close-up of flowers on plant

Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba speciosa) yellow form, close-up of flowers, Malta

Tree - Baobab (Adansonia digitata) close-up of dissected flower

Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) flower and tender fruits, Trivandrum, Kerala, India

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

Malvaceae, also known as the mallow family, is a diverse group of flowering plants that includes some well-known species. One such member is Gossypium barbadense, commonly known as the cotton plant. This plant produces soft and fluffy fibers that are used to make various textiles. Another interesting member is Durio zibethinus, which bears the infamous durian fruit. Known for its strong odor and thorny exterior, this tropical fruit has a unique taste loved by many in Southeast Asia. In the enchanting Andean cloud forest of Ecuador's Tandayapa region, you can find Redvein Abutilon (Abutilon pictum). Its vibrant flowers add splashes of color to this lush ecosystem in South America. Theobroma cacao, or cocoa pod, is another fascinating member of Malvaceae. This tree gives us one of our favorite treats - chocolate. The seeds inside the cocoa pod are processed into cocoa powder and butter to create delicious confections enjoyed worldwide. Althea Frutex (Hibiscus Syriacus) showcases its beauty with stunning blooms in gardens around the world. From Galaxy Garden at Paleaku Gardens Peace Sanctuary on Kona Coast to Windhoek in Namibia where Red Hibiscus flowers bloom vibrantly against arid landscapes. Tilia alba stands tall among other members with its graceful branches adorned with fragrant white flowers. It provides shade and beauty wherever it grows. Pachira aquatica, also called Malabar or Guyana chestnut, boasts large green leaves and produces intriguing woody fruits resembling chestnuts. This tree adds an exotic touch to any landscape it graces. Thespesia populnea, commonly known as portia tree or milo woodtree offers not only beautiful yellow blossoms but also durable timber used for construction purposes across coastal regions. Hollyhock (Alcea sp.