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Poison arrow plant, Acokanthera oppositifolia
Poison arrow plant, Acokanthera oppositifolia (Toxicophlaea thunbergii). Chromolithograph by Pieter de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1885
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Arrow Exotic Horticole Lillustration Linden Lucien Pannemaeker Pieter Poison Toxin Tropical Oppositifolia
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This stunning chromolithograph depicts the Poison Arrow Plant, Acokanthera oppositifolia (previously known as Toxicophlaea thunbergii), a tropical and exotic specimen native to Madagascar and East Africa. The plant is renowned for its toxic properties, earning it the common name 'Poison Arrow' due to its historical use by indigenous peoples for tipping their arrowheads. The illustration is a masterpiece by the skilled hands of Pieter de Pannemaeker, created for Jean Linden's Horticole, a renowned botanical publication based in Brussels, Belgium, in 1885. The intricate detail and vibrant colors of the lithograph showcase the plant's distinctive features, including its oppositely arranged leaves, small white flowers, and red berries. The Poison Arrow Plant is a member of the Apocynaceae family and contains cardiotoxic compounds, such as ouabain, which can be lethal if ingested or applied to the skin. Despite its toxicity, the plant has been used in traditional medicine for various ailments, including heart conditions and as a pain reliever. The lithograph serves as a testament to the beauty and intrigue of the natural world, highlighting the importance of botanical illustrations in documenting and preserving the world's diverse plant species. This image invites us to explore the wonders of the natural world, both beautiful and potentially dangerous, and to appreciate the delicate balance that exists within it.
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