Ptychosperma elegans, solitare palm
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Ptychosperma elegans, solitare palm
Plate 223 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)
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18th Century Arecaceae Arecales Australasia Australian Bauer Commelinid Ferdinand Lucas Bauer Monocot Monocotyledon Palm Palm Tree Palmae Potted Histories Solitaire Angiospermae Magnoliophyta
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Plate 223 from Botanical Drawings from Australia, featuring the exquisite Ptychosperma elegans, or Solitaire Palm, is an 18th century illustration by the renowned botanical artist Ferdinand L. Bauer. This stunning work of art, created in 1801, showcases the beauty and intricacy of this unique Australian palm. The Solitaire Palm, a member of the Arecaceae family and the commelinid order, is native to the northern regions of Queensland and New Guinea. Bauer's illustration captures the plant's elegant branches, adorned with long, pinnate leaves that fan out from the trunk. The leaves, with their serrated edges and distinctive midrib, are a testament to the plant's monocotyledonous nature. The Solitaire Palm's flowers, depicted in the illustration, are small and clustered at the base of the inflorescence, with the male and female flowers separated. This separation is characteristic of the monoecious Angiosperms, or flowering plants. The Solitaire Palm is a significant addition to the rich botanical heritage of Australia, which was being explored and documented during the 18th and 19th centuries. Bauer's meticulous attention to detail and his ability to capture the essence of the plant make this illustration a valuable historical record and a work of art in its own right. The Solitaire Palm continues to be a popular horticultural subject, and this illustration remains an important reference for botanists, horticulturists, and plant enthusiasts alike.
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