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Elephant apple or chulta, Dillenia indica
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Elephant apple or chulta, Dillenia indica
Elephant apple or chulta, Dillenia indica, Dillenia speciosa, Dillenie elegante. Handcoloured steel engraving by Alphonse-Leon Noel after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard and Francois Herincqs La Regne Vegetal: Flore Medicale, L. Guerin, Paris, 1864-1871. Elephant apple or chulta, Dillenia indica, Dillenia speciosa, Dillenie elegante. Handcoloured steel engraving by Alphonse-Leon Noel after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard and Francois Herincqs La Regne Vegetal: Flore Medicale, L. Guerin, Paris, 1864-1871
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This exquisitely hand-colored steel engraving depicts the Elephant Apple or Chulta tree, Dillenia indica, with its unique and intricately textured foliage and distinctive fruit. The botanical illustration was originally created by Edouard Maubert and later meticulously rendered in engraving by Alphonse-Leon Noel for the seminal work "La Regne Vegetal: Flore Medicale" by Pierre Oscar Reveil, published by A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard, and Francois Herincqs in Paris between 1864 and 1871. The Elephant Apple, also known as Chulta, Dillenia speciosa, or Dillenie elegante, is a native of tropical Asia and is renowned for its edible fruit. The fruit, which can weigh up to 3 kilograms, resembles an elephant's foot in shape and size, hence its common name. The fruit is rich in vitamin C and is used to make chutneys, jams, and other culinary delights. The Elephant Apple tree is an evergreen that can grow up to 15 meters tall, with large, glossy leaves that are deeply lobed and veined. The tree is also known for its beautiful white flowers, which bloom in clusters and emit a pleasant fragrance. The Elephant Apple tree is not only a source of delicious fruit but also holds cultural significance in various parts of the world, particularly in India and Sri Lanka, where it is revered and used in traditional medicine. This stunning botanical illustration not only showcases the beauty and intricacy of the Elephant Apple tree but also serves as a testament to the meticulous work of the botanical artists and engravers of the past. The attention to detail and the vibrant colors used in this engraving make it a true masterpiece of botanical art.
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