Knightia excelsa, rewarewa honeysuckle tree
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Knightia excelsa, rewarewa honeysuckle tree
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illlustration annotated Brabejum sparsum
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18th Century Asterid Australasia Caprifoliaceae Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Dipsacales Endeavour Eudicot Eudicotinae First Honeysuckle Lonicera New Zealand Proteaceae Proteales Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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This stunning watercolor painting, created by Sydney Parkinson during Captain James Cook's historic first voyage across the Pacific Ocean between 1768 and 1771, depicts the Rewarewa honeysuckle tree, or Knightia excelsa. The illustration, annotated with the label "Brabejum sparsum," was produced aboard the HMS Endeavour as the expedition explored new lands in the Australasian region. The Eudicot angiosperm, Knightia excelsa, is a native flowering plant of New Zealand and is a member of the Proteaceae family. It is commonly known as the Rewarewa honeysuckle tree due to its distinctive long, tubular flowers that resemble honeysuckle. The plant is an important food source for native birds and insects, and its wood was traditionally used by the Maori people for making tools and weapons. The painting, which showcases the intricate details of the tree's leaves, bark, and flowers, is a testament to the natural beauty and diversity of the flora that Cook and his crew encountered during their voyage. The illustration is further enhanced by the inclusion of the label "Brabejum sparsum," which is now identified as a different species, Brabejum sp. The exact purpose of the label is unclear, but it may have been a mistake or an early misidentification. This watercolor painting is an invaluable historical record of the natural world, providing insight into the botanical discoveries of the 18th century. The painting is an Eudicot, a type of flowering plant that forms the largest group within the Angiospermae, and is a member of the Magnoliophyta division. The Dipsacales order, to which the Proteaceae family belongs, is part of the larger asterid clade within the Eudicotinae subclass. The painting's intricate details and accurate depiction of the Rewarewa honeysuckle tree make it a valuable addition to any botanical collection or study of the natural history of the Pacific region.
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