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Hammock viper s-tail or wild allamanda, Pentalinon luteum
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Hammock viper s-tail or wild allamanda, Pentalinon luteum
Hammock viper s-tail or wild allamanda, Pentalinon luteum (Suberect echites, Echites suberectus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Nevitt after a botanical illustration by Mills from Benjamin Maund and the Rev. John Stevens Henslows The Botanist, London, 1836
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Benjamin Botanist Caribbean Hammock Henslow Luteum Maund Stevens Wild Allamanda Echites Mandevilla
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases two fascinating tropical plants, the Hammock Viper's Tail, Pentalinon luteum, and the Suberect Yellow Allamanda, Echites suberectus. The image, created by skilled engraver S. Nevitt based on a botanical illustration by Mills, was published in Benjamin Maund and the Reverend John Stevens Henslow's renowned botanical publication, "The Botanist," in London during 1836. The Hammock Viper's Tail, also known as the Golden Shower Tree or the Wild Allamanda, is a beautiful, climbing shrub native to the Caribbean. Its vibrant, golden-yellow flowers bloom in clusters and are shaped like a snake's head, giving the plant its intriguing common name. The Hammock Viper's Tail is an essential component of traditional Caribbean gardens and is cherished for its stunning beauty and its ability to attract various pollinators. The Suberect Yellow Allamanda, or Suberecta, is another captivating tropical plant depicted in this engraving. This evergreen shrub boasts bright, yellow, bell-shaped flowers that grow in clusters. It is native to Central and South America and is also known as the Caribbean Yellow Allamanda or the Mandevilla. The Suberecta is popular in Victorian gardens due to its attractive appearance and its ability to thrive in warm climates. The intricate details of these plants are beautifully captured in this Victorian-era botanical illustration, providing a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of tropical flora during the 19th century. This engraving is a testament to the dedication and expertise of the botanists, illustrators, and engravers of the time who meticulously documented the natural world for future generations to appreciate and learn from.
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