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Tree cassava, Manihot carthaginensis subsp. glaziovii
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Tree cassava, Manihot carthaginensis subsp. glaziovii
Tree cassava or ceara rubber tree, Manihot carthaginensis subsp. glaziovii (Manihot glaziovii). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887
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Adolph Cassava Gustav Herbal Hermann Koehlers Kohler Manihot Medicinal Medizinal Pflanzen Pabst Rubber Subsp Ceara
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This stunning chromolithograph depicts the Tree Cassava, also known as the Ceara Rubber Tree or Manihot glaziovii (Manihot carthaginensis subsp. glaziovii), a remarkable plant native to the northeastern regions of South America. The Tree Cassava, which is not to be confused with the edible Cassava or Manihot esculenta, is renowned for its unique ability to produce natural latex, making it an essential source of rubber in the past. The Tree Cassava is a large, evergreen tree that can grow up to 20 meters tall, with a thick, grey bark and glossy, green leaves. The tree's most distinctive feature is its milky latex, which oozes from the bark when it is cut. This latex was once an essential resource for the production of rubber, which was widely used in various industries before the synthetic rubber revolution. This beautiful botanical illustration was created as part of Hermann Adolph Koehler's "Medicinal Plants," a comprehensive work edited by Gustav Pabst and published by Koehler in Germany in 1887. The illustration showcases the Tree Cassava in intricate detail, highlighting its various features and providing a glimpse into the botanical knowledge of the time. The Tree Cassava continues to be of scientific interest today, with ongoing research focusing on its potential uses in various fields, including medicine, agriculture, and industry. This image serves as a testament to the beauty and importance of the natural world and the role that botanical illustrations play in documenting and preserving our knowledge of the plants that surround us.
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