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Thunbergia grandiflora, blue trumpet vine
Plate 739 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Asterid Eudicot Grandiflora John Reeves Lamiales Purple Reeves Thunbergia Acanthaceae Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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Plate 739 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings at the Natural History Museum in London showcases the stunning beauty of Thunbergia grandiflora, commonly known as the Blue Trumpet Vine. This nineteenth-century illustration, created during the 19th century, is an exquisite representation of this flowering plant. The Blue Trumpet Vine is a member of the Acanthaceae family, specifically the subfamily Acanthoideae, and is native to tropical Africa. This eudicot, angiosperm, and dicotyledon plant is characterized by its large, trumpet-shaped, blue-purple flowers, which are arranged in whorls along the stem. The leaves of the Blue Trumpet Vine are lanceolate in shape, with a serrated margin, and are arranged oppositely on the stem. The Blue Trumpet Vine is a climbing plant that can grow up to 10 meters in height. It is an important ornamental plant and is often used in gardens for its attractive flowers, which bloom throughout the year in tropical regions. The plant's scientific name, Thunbergia grandiflora, honors the Swedish botanist Carl Peter Thunberg, who first described the species in 1773. This botanical illustration, created in the nineteenth century by an unknown artist, is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill of the time. The intricate depiction of the Blue Trumpet Vine's flowers, leaves, and stem showcases the beauty and complexity of this fascinating plant. The illustration is part of the extensive John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China, which is held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. The collection is a valuable resource for botanical research and a testament to the rich history of botanical exploration and documentation.
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