Malvales Collection

Durio zibethinus, durian fruit
Plate 146 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Gossypium barbadense, cotton plant
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Theobroma cacao, cocoa pod
Plate 49 from Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous (1858) by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928)

Pachira aquatica, Malabar or Guyana chestnut
Watercolour by Robert Schomburgk, 1840s Date: 1840

Thespesia populnea, portia tree
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Tilia alba
Illustration from Plantarum rariorum Horti Csarei Schoenbrunnensis descriptiones et icones, 1797/98, by Nikolaus Joseph Jacquin. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Selection of wildflowers against white background, including Thistle (Cirsium), Common rockrose (Helianthemum chamaecistus)

St Helena ebony / Dwarf ebony (Trochetiopsis ebenus) with secondary pollen presentation on petal rims. In cultivation, Kew Gardens, London, England, UK. Endemic to St Helena, South Atlantic Ocean

Lisbon false sun-rose / Yellow rock rose (Halimium lasianthum) flowers. Blotch at base of petals guides pollinators to nectar source

Lime Avenue a famous row of Lime trees (Tilia Sp) Hampstead Heath, London, England, UK. October 2014

Devils hand Tree (Chiranthodendron pentadactylon) flower, Filo de Caballos, Sierra Madre del Sur, southern Mexico, March

Ceiba / Kapok tree (Ceiba trichistandra) low angle view, Macara, Loja, Ecuador

Boab or Australian Baobab trees (Adansonia gregorii) with clouds, Western Australia

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Rose Mallow Hibiscus "Sweet Caroline" Malvaceae New York Botanical Garden

Lupuna tree (Chorisia insignis) in lowland rainforest, Panguana Reserve, Huanuca province, Amazon basin, Peru

Palmers globemallow (Sphaeralcea palmeri) and view towards Toro Islet and Guadalupe Island, Guadalupe Island Biosphere Reserve, off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, September

Pollarded limes trees (Tilia cordata)covered in moss and ivy, Pierrefitte, France, September

White rock-rose (Helianthemum apenninum) a rare plant of a few coastal locations in Devon and Somerset, growing here on Brean Down near Weston, Avon, England, UK, June

Chinese peacock butterfly (Papilio bianor) drinking nectar from a Hibiscus flower. To maintain position it flaps the wings which pick up pollen on their undersides from the stamens placed on the end

Mandrinette (Hibiscus fragilis), cultivated in breeding program at Kew Gardens, London, UK. Endemic to Mauritius

Flannel bush (Fremontodendron California Glory ) exposed and overflowing nectaries fluorescuing in UV light. Native to southwest USA

Lime tree (Tilia sp) avenue in autumn, Hampstead Heath, London, England, UK. November

Boababs (Adansonia grandidieri) silhouetted at dawn, Allee des Baobabs / Avenue of the Baobabs, Morondave, Madagascar

Boab or Australian Baobab tree (Adansonia gregorii), Western Australia

Aerial view of Kapok / Ceiba tree (Ceiba pentandra) in the Amazonian canopy, Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

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Rose Mallow Hibiscus "Sweet Caroline" Malvaceae New York Botanical Garden

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USA, Hawaii, Oahu. A type of Hibiscus flower. Date: 04/05/2009

DDE-90038957
USA, Hawaii, Oahu. The Hibiscus is the official state flower. Date: 04/05/2009

DDE-90038956
USA, Hawaii, Oahu. The Hibiscus is the official state flower. Date: 04/05/2009

Alpine Rock-rose (Helianthemum alpestre, Helianthemum Olandicum var
2638974 Alpine Rock-rose (Helianthemum alpestre, Helianthemum Olandicum var. hirtum, Helianthemum montanum) (colour litho) by German School

Thyme-leaved Rock-rose (Helianthemum grandiflorum, Helianthemum serpyllifolium
2638975 Thyme-leaved Rock-rose (Helianthemum grandiflorum, Helianthemum serpyllifolium, Helianthemum vulgaris) (colour litho) by German School

Blagays Daphne (Daphne Blagayana Freyer) (colour litho)
2639331 Blagays Daphne (Daphne Blagayana Freyer) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rock Daphne (Daphne petraea, Daphne rupestris) (colour litho)
2639329 Rock Daphne (Daphne petraea, Daphne rupestris) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Striated Daphne (Daphne striata) (colour litho)
2639330 Striated Daphne (Daphne striata) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from the " Atlas of the Alpine flora")

Hollyhock (Alcea rosea), pollen grains on anthers, aprox 12x magnification, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK

Five-lobed sterculia (Sterculia quinqueloba) tree growing on rocky hillside, Namibia

Baobab (Adansonia sp. ) at edge of Epupa falls, Kunene River, Namibia
Baobab (Adansonia sp.) at edge of Epupa falls, Kunene River, Namibia

Common rockrose (Helianthemum nummularia) growing at Bishop Middleham quarry, Durham, England, UK, June

Hibiscus (Hibiscus sp) flower with stigmas and pollen covered stamens. Focus stacked

Narcissus fly (Merodon equestris) male nectaring on Rock rose (Cistus x hybridus) in garden, Surrey, England, UK

Dew on spiderweb with Grey-leaved cistus (Cistus albidus) Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, El Bosque, southern Spain, April

Theobroma cacao, cocoa plant
Plate 178 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Rose Mallow Hibiscus, Sweet Caroline, (Malvaceae), New York Botanical Garden; New York City, New York, United States Of America

Pods hanging from branches of Ceiba pentandra, Kapok Tree

Red Hibiscus (Hibiscus) flower

Silk cotton tree at St. Thomas, West Indies
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876), funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Silk Cotton tree, St. Thomas, West Indies 1873
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876), funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Hibiscus cannabinus, kenaf
Plate 2 from the Botany Library Indian Drawings Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

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Malvales, a diverse order of flowering plants, encompasses a wide range of species that captivate with their unique characteristics. From the Gossypium barbadense, commonly known as the cotton plant, to the Durio zibethinus and its infamous durian fruit, Malvales showcases nature's creativity. One cannot overlook the Theobroma cacao, which gives us cocoa pods and trees. These gifts from Mother Nature bring joy to our taste buds in various forms like chocolate and hot cocoa. Tilia alba stands tall among them with its majestic presence while Pachira aquatica, also known as Malabar or Guyana chestnut, offers an abundance of prosperity. As we explore further into this enchanting world of Malvales, we encounter Thespesia populnea - the portia tree - adorning landscapes with its vibrant blooms. Meanwhile, a selection of wildflowers against a pristine white background catches our eye; thistles proudly display their spiky beauty amidst other delicate blossoms. The St Helena ebony or Dwarf ebony (Trochetiopsis ebenus) surprises us with secondary pollen presentation mechanisms that ensure successful reproduction. Lime Avenue on Hampstead Heath in London takes us on a journey through time as famous rows of lime trees (Tilia Sp) create an ethereal atmosphere. Intriguingly named Devils Hand Tree (Chiranthodendron pentadactylon) flowers remind us of mythical creatures while Filo de Caballos adds an exotic touch to this floral symphony. Lastly, Boab or Australian Baobab trees (Adansonia gregorii) stand tall against dramatic clouds in Western Australia – silent witnesses to centuries gone by. Malvales brings together these wonders from around the globe—plants that provide sustenance and shelter for countless organisms while captivating our senses with their beauty. Let us cherish these remarkable creations and continue exploring the marvels of the natural world.