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Pinckneya bracteata, fever tree
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Pinckneya bracteata, fever tree
Unnumbered drawing from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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18th Century Asterid Bartram Eudicot Fever Flora Gentianales Rubiaceae William Bartram Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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This exquisite botanical drawing depicts Pinckneya bracteata, commonly known as the Fever Tree or Fever Bark, captured in intricate detail by the skilled hand of William Bartram in the late 18th century. The drawing is part of the extensive Botanical and Zoological Drawings collection held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. Pinckneya bracteata is a flowering plant belonging to the Rubiaceae family, order Gentianales, and class Magnoliophyta. It is an angiosperm, dicot, and eudicot, characterized by its flowering nature, two seed leaves, and complex flower structure. The tree is native to the southeastern United States and Central and South America, where it has been used for medicinal purposes due to the presence of quinine-like compounds in its bark. The drawing showcases the tree's distinctive features, including its large, compound leaves with palmate venation and small, white, star-shaped flowers arranged in dense clusters. The tree's bark is also depicted, displaying its characteristic longitudinal furrows and lenticels. William Bartram, the artist, was an American botanist, explorer, and naturalist who traveled extensively through the American Southeast during the 1700s, documenting the flora and fauna he encountered. His meticulous drawings, such as this one, provide invaluable insights into the natural history of the region during this period. This drawing is a testament to Bartram's artistic skill and his dedication to documenting the natural world. It is a beautiful and intriguing representation of Pinckneya bracteata, a tree that continues to captivate scientists and nature enthusiasts alike with its unique characteristics and rich history.
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