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Hermannia sp
Hermannia sp. - Illustration from Delineation of exotic plants cultivated in the Royal Garden at Kew (1796) by Franz Andreas Bauer (1758-1840). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Date: 1796
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This exquisite illustration is a captivating representation of Hermannia sp., a rare and exotic plant depicted in Franz Andreas Bauer's Delineation of Exotic Plants Cultivated in the Royal Garden at Kew, published in 1796. Bauer, a renowned botanical artist, meticulously captured the delicate beauty of this plant, with its graceful pink blooms and elegant foliage. The Hermannia sp. is a member of the Gesneriaceae family and is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. This particular specimen was cultivated at the prestigious Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, which was established in 1840 and is renowned for its extensive collection of rare and exotic plants from around the world. The illustration provides an intriguing glimpse into the world of botanical exploration during the late 18th century, a time when Europeans were discovering and documenting a vast array of new plant species from the far reaches of the globe. The detailed and accurate depiction of the Hermannia sp. would have been invaluable to botanists and horticulturists of the time, enabling them to study and propagate the plant in their own collections. Today, this beautiful illustration is held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, where it continues to inspire and delight visitors with its intricate details and historical significance. The Hermannia sp. remains a rare and elusive plant, adding to its allure and making this illustration a precious and valuable record of its existence.
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