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Areca sp. Plate 987 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings
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Areca sp. Plate 987 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings
Plate 987 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Areca Arecaceae Arecales Canton Commelinid John Reeves Monocot Monocotyledon Palm Palm Tree Palmae Reeves Angiospermae Magnoliophyta
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Plate 987 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings, housed in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, presents an intriguing glimpse into the botanical discoveries made during the 19th century in China. The illustration depicts the Areca sp., a species of palm tree from the family Arecaceae, commonly known as the Areca palm or the golden palm. This magnificent plant is native to Asia, particularly in the regions of southern China, India, and the Pacific Islands. John Reeves (1774-1856), a British botanical artist and collector, created this exquisite drawing during his time in Canton, China, between 1817 and 1820. The illustration showcases the Areca palm's striking orange fruits and elegant inflorescence, which are characteristic of this plant species. The intricate details in the drawing reveal the artist's exceptional skill and dedication to accurately capturing the natural beauty of the subject. The Areca palm is an angiosperm, a type of flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed in an ovary. It is a monocot, meaning it has one cotyledon in its seed, and is a member of the commelinid order, which includes a wide variety of flowering plants. The Areca palm is an essential component of many tropical landscapes and has been cultivated for its ornamental value and as a source of food, particularly its edible fruits. This botanical drawing is a testament to the rich botanical heritage of the 19th century and the remarkable discoveries made during the era of exploration and scientific discovery. The John Reeves Collection, with its extensive and diverse range of botanical illustrations, continues to be an invaluable resource for researchers, botanists, and anyone with an interest in the natural world.
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