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Denrobium crumenatum, orchid
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Denrobium crumenatum, orchid
Watercolour on vellum by Sydney Parkinson (1745-1771). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Asparagales Asterid Dendrobium Eudicot Lamiales Lilac Monocot Monocotyledon Oleaceae Orchid Orchidaceae Orchids Sydney Parkinson Syringa Vellum Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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This exquisite watercolour on vellum depicts the Denrobium crumenatum, an enchanting orchid species native to the tropical regions of Asia. Painted by the accomplished Scottish artist Sydney Parkinson between 1761 and 1763, this illustration is held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. The Denrobium crumenatum, also known as the Lilac Orchid, is a member of the Orchidaceae family, specifically the Dendrobiinae subfamily. This monocotyledonous plant is characterized by its slender, unbranched stems and its unique, elongated, and often lilac-hued flowers. The plant is part of the larger order of Angiosperms, a group of flowering plants that produce seeds enclosed in an ovary. The intricate details of the Denrobium crumenatum's flowers are beautifully captured in Parkinson's illustration. Each bloom consists of a column, labellum, sepals, and petals, arranged in a symmetrical and captivating manner. The labellum, or lip, is particularly noteworthy for its distinctive, wavy edge, which resembles the crinkled bark of a Syringa tree, earning the orchid its common name. Parkinson's illustration showcases the Denrobium crumenatum's place within the broader context of the plant kingdom. The orchid is classified as an Eudicot, belonging to the clade Asterids within the superclass Magnoliophyta, and the class Angiospermae. This classification reflects the plant's complex structure and its evolutionary relationships with other flowering plants. As a testament to Parkinson's skill and the Denrobium crumenatum's allure, this watercolour remains a captivating and valuable record of the natural world, offering a glimpse into the beauty and diversity of tropical orchids.
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