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Amomum, vochya, callisia, tapanhuacanga, portlandia, fransin
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Amomum, vochya, callisia, tapanhuacanga, portlandia, fransin
Autograph letter to Sir J. Banks, consisting of descriptions, with water colour drawings of genera of Plants collected in Minas Geraes, Brazil Vandelli, Domenico, 1732-1816. Page one of sixteen pages
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1732 1816 1743 1820 18th Century Amomum Banks Commelinid Domenico Domenico Vandelli Monocot Monocotyledon Sir Joseph Sir Joseph Banks Vandelli Zingiberales Angiospermae Magnoliophyta Zingiberaceae
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1. Title: "A Botanical Exploration of Minas Geraes, Brazil: An 18th Century Illustrated Letter to Sir Joseph Banks by Domenico Vandelli" This exquisite page is the first of sixteen from an illustrated botanical letter penned by Domenico Vandelli in 1743, addressed to the esteemed Sir Joseph Banks. The letter, filled with intricate watercolor drawings, documents various plant species collected in Minas Geraes, Brazil. The illustrations showcase an array of Angiosperms, specifically monocots, belonging to the Magnoliophyta division. Among these are members of the Zingiberaceae family, such as Amomum, Vochya, and Portlandia. The Amomum, depicted with its distinctive red fruit and long, tubular flowers, is a member of the Zingiberales order and the Commelinid family. The Callisia, with its elegant inflorescence, is another monocotyledonous plant, while the Fransinia, shown with its large, bell-shaped flowers, is a lesser-known genus in the same family. The Vochya, with its unique, star-shaped flowers, is another intriguing addition to this collection. Vandelli's meticulous drawings provide a vivid representation of these plants, allowing scholars and botanists of the time to study and learn about the diverse flora of Minas Geraes, Brazil. Sir Joseph Banks, a renowned botanist and the Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, England, would have been an ideal recipient for such a detailed and accurate record of these plant species. This piece of botanical history offers a glimpse into the richness and complexity of the natural world, as well as the dedication and curiosity of the 18th century's foremost botanists.
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