Caryota urens, fishtail palm
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Caryota urens, fishtail palm
Plate 10 from the Roxburgh Collection, c. 1791-1794 depicting fishtail palm leaves. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Arecaceae Arecales Commelinid Fishtail Monocot Monocotyledon Palm Palm Tree Palmae Potted Histories Roxburgh Angiospermae Caryota Urens Magnoliophyta Toddy Palm
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Plate 10 from the Roxburgh Collection, an exquisite watercolor illustration of the Fishtail Palm, Caryota urens, dated between 1791-1794. This botanical masterpiece is held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. The illustration showcases the unique and striking branches of the palm tree, adorned with the characteristic fishtail-shaped leaves. The intricate details of the veins and texture of the leaves are beautifully rendered in green tones, providing a vivid representation of this monocotyledonous, flowering plant. Caryota urens, also known as the Fishtail Palm or Toddy Palm, is a species of palm belonging to the family Arecaceae, order Arecales, and the subclass Commelinid. It is native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. The plant is characterized by its distinctive leaves, which resemble the tail of a fish, hence the common name. The palm grows up to 10 meters tall and is commonly found near the coast or in lowland areas. The Roxburgh Collection, named after its collector, William Roxburgh, is a significant botanical collection of watercolor illustrations of plants from India and the East Indies. This collection, which includes over 1,200 plates, was created between 1791 and 1794 and is considered one of the most important botanical collections of its time. The illustrations in the collection were produced by skilled Indian artists and provide valuable records of the flora of the region during the colonial era. This stunning watercolor illustration of Caryota urens is not only a testament to the artistic skill of the Indian artists who created it but also a valuable record of a fascinating plant species. The intricate details of the leaves and branches provide a glimpse into the beauty and diversity of the natural world, making it a must-see for anyone with an interest in botany and natural history.
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