Erythrina indica, Indian coral tree

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Erythrina indica, Indian coral tree

Illlustration from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, 1800. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

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This illustration depicts the beautiful Erythrina indica, also known as the Indian coral tree, as rendered in the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, housed in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. Dating back to the 19th century, this meticulously detailed drawing showcases the tree's stunning flowers and their resemblance to vibrant corals, earning it the common name. The Erythrina indica is a fabaceous tree, belonging to the Fabaceae family, which is the largest family of angiosperms, or flowering plants. This particular species is a member of the Erythrina genus, which is part of the Eudicot clade, and the order Fabales. The tree is also an Anthozoan, a term used to describe organisms that exhibit the ancestral condition of having a coelenterate ancestor, as evidenced by their radial symmetry and the presence of tentacle-like structures. The Erythrina indica is native to the Indian subcontinent and is renowned for its striking, fiery red flowers that bloom in clusters. The tree is also home to various insects and animals, making it an essential component of the ecosystem. This drawing is attributed to Dr. John Fleming, a prominent botanist and naturalist of the 19th century. Fleming's extensive work in the field of botany, particularly in India, contributed significantly to the scientific community's understanding of the region's flora. The intricacy and accuracy of this illustration serve as a testament to Fleming's expertise and dedication to documenting the natural world. In this illustration, we can observe the tree's complex structure, with its veined leaves, intricately patterned bark, and the delicate, coral-like flowers. The drawing invites us to appreciate the beauty and intricacy of nature, while also serving as a valuable historical record of the natural world as it was understood during the 19th century.

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