Hoya cf. diversifolia
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Hoya cf. diversifolia
Finished watercolour by John Frederick Miller from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771
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1772 1796 18th Century Apocynaceae Asclepiadaceae Asclepiadoideae Asterid Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Endeavour Eudicot First Gentianales Hoya Java Miller Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon John Frederick John Frederick Miller Magnoliophyta
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite watercolour painting depicts Hoya cf. diversifolia, a beautiful and intricately patterned plant from the Asclepiadaceae family, specifically the subfamily Asclepiadoideae. The illustration was created by the renowned botanical artist John Frederick Miller in 1796, based on an original outline drawing made by Sydney Parkinson during Captain James Cook's first voyage across the Pacific Ocean, between 1768 and 1771. Cook's voyage was a groundbreaking exploration that expanded European knowledge of the natural world, and Parkinson's meticulous observations and sketches of new flora and fauna were invaluable in documenting these discoveries. Miller's watercolour painting of Hoya cf. diversifolia is a testament to the artistic skill and botanical knowledge of the time. The Hoya plant is an apocynaceous eudicot, belonging to the order Gentianales and the subclass Rosids within the class Magnoliophyta. This particular species, Hoya cf. diversifolia, is native to Java and is characterized by its unique, waxy, star-shaped flowers. The plant's intricate patterns and delicate beauty make it a popular choice for horticultural enthusiasts and collectors. This stunning watercolour painting, with its vibrant colors and intricate details, provides a glimpse into the rich botanical discoveries made during Cook's voyage and the artistic talent of John Frederick Miller and Sydney Parkinson. The illustration is a valuable historical record of the natural world and a testament to the importance of exploration and documentation in advancing scientific knowledge.
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