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Acoquila, Tourrettia lappacea
Acoquila tree, Tourrettia lappacea. South America. Handcoloured lithograph by Stroobant from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe, Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l Europe, Ghent, Belgium, 1851
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Flore Hothouses Houtte Jardins Lemaire Leurope Serres Stroobant
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This handcoloured lithograph depicts the stunning Acoquila tree, scientifically known as Tourrettia lappacea, native to South America. The image is taken from the horticultural masterpiece "Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe" by Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires, published in Ghent, Belgium, in 1851. The meticulous attention to detail in this chromolithograph is evident in the intricate rendering of the tree's textured bark, the delicate petals of its vibrant flowers, and the lush foliage that surrounds it. The Acoquila tree, also known as the Tourrettia or the Brazilian Cinnamon Tree, is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 meters tall. Its bark is covered in small, raised lumps that give it a unique, bumpy appearance. The tree is named after the indigenous people of Brazil, the Tupi-Guarani, who called it "acoquila," which means "tree of the monkeys," due to the monkeys' fondness for the tree's fruit. The Acoquila tree is known for its beautiful, fragrant flowers, which bloom in clusters and come in various shades of pink, red, and white. The tree also produces small, round fruits that are edible and have a sweet, nutty flavor. The Acoquila tree has been used in traditional medicine for various ailments, including fever, diarrhea, and respiratory issues. This exquisite botanical illustration not only showcases the beauty of the Acoquila tree but also serves as a testament to the remarkable artistry and scientific precision of the 19th-century horticultural world.
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