Home > South America > Brazil > Related Images
Stigmaphyllon ciliatum, orchid vine
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Stigmaphyllon ciliatum, orchid vine
Finished watercolour drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Banisteria ciliata
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 8579565
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10706459
18th Century Asparagales Brazil Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Endeavour Eudicot Eurosid Fabidae First Malpighiales Monocot Monocotyledon Orchid Orchidaceae Orchids Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Malpighiaceae
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite watercolour drawing depicts Stigmaphyllon ciliatum, commonly known as the orchid vine, as illustrated by Sydney Parkinson during Captain James Cook's historic first voyage across the Pacific Ocean from 1768 to 1771. The illustration, made on board the HMS Endeavour, is annotated with the misidentified name Banisteria ciliata. The vibrant and intricately detailed image captures the beauty of this monocotyledonous flowering plant, which is a member of the Orchidaceae family and the order Asparagales. Orchids are eudicots, a group of angiosperms that have two embryonic seed leaves (cotyledons) and are characterized by their complex flower structures. The Stigmaphyllon ciliatum, native to South America, is a climbing vine that produces large, showy flowers. Its leaves are covered in small, ciliate hairs, giving it the common name orchid vine. The Malpighiales order, to which the Stigmaphyllon ciliatum belongs, also includes the Malpighiaceae family, which includes the Banisteriopsis and Banisteria genera. The misidentification of this orchid vine as Banisteria ciliata highlights the challenges of botanical taxonomy during the 18th century, when the classification of plants was still evolving. This magnificent illustration is a testament to the remarkable observations and discoveries made during Captain Cook's voyage, which expanded European knowledge of the natural world and paved the way for further exploration and scientific advancements. The intricate details and vibrant colors of the Stigmaphyllon ciliatum capture the imagination and continue to inspire appreciation for the beauty and diversity of the natural world.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
