Arecales Collection

Livistona humilis, sand palm
Plate 225 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Strelitzea sp. bird of paradise flower
Plate 911 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Elaeis guineensis Jacq. African oil palm
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Macrozamia communis, burrawang palm
Drawing LS 16 from the Watling Collection by Port Jackson Painter, 1788-1797. Illustration entitled Buroowang

Cycas revoluta, sago palm
A watercolour illustration of a sago palm (Cycas revoluta). Original artwork part of the James Yates (1789-1871) collection presented by the Linnean Society, 1914

Urania speciosa; Palm
Watercolour from the John Reeves Collection; c.1820s Date: 1820

Licuala sp
Plate 981 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Cocos nucifera L. coconut tree
A drawing by Paul Hermann from the collection of five volumes of specimens and drawings from Sri Lanka (Ceylon) 1672-1677. (Vol. 5 Page 137)

Plant Illustration
Plate 916 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Areca sp
Plate 987 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Sabal palmetto, cabbage palmetto
Watercolour by William Young, 1767. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Mount Lidgbird (777 m) and Kentia palms (Howea forsteriana) with two tall Curly palm trees (Howea belmoreana) Lord Howe island, Lord Howe Island Group UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site

Palm (Areaceae) leaves silhouetted in mist at dawn, Royal Chitwan National Park, Nepal

A sprouting coconut floating in the sea close to the shore, Yap, Micronesia, Pacific Ocean

White-headed capuchin (Cebus capucinus) walking on giant palm-tree, Costa Rica

Aguaje palm swamp (Mauritia flexuosa) Maijuna Indigenous Community, Rainforest, Sucusari, Rio Napo, Loreto, Peru. January 2013

Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera), introduced palm, Agua Verde looking towards Loreto, Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico, August

Thatch palm (Thrinax radiata), Guanahacabibes Peninsula National Park, Pinar del Rio Province, western Cuba

Moriche plam tree (Mauritia flexuosa) at Laguna Grande in an area of flooded forest, Cuyabeno wildlife reserve, Sucumbios, Amazon rainforest, Ecuador, July, Cuyabeno wildlife reserve, Sucumbios

Pristine Coco de mer forest (Lodoicea maldivica) with brook, Vallee de Mai Nature Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Praslin Island, Republic of Seychelles

View of Byoutier. a very small island in the Seychelles with a pristine beach. Byoutier, Seychelles March 2005

View up thorugh Licuala Fan palms (Licuala ramsayi) Licuala State Forest, Mission Beach, Queensland, Australia, December

Looking up through the canopy of Fan Palms (Licuala ramsayi) in rainforest, Daintree National Park, North Queensland, Australia

Licuala fan palm (Licuala ramsayi), Daintree National Park, Queensland, Australia

Palm trees, and sandy beach on the Indian Ocean shore of Kumu Beach, Balapitiya, Sri Lanka
Looking through the palm trees (Arecaceae) at the sandy beach on the Indian Ocean shore of Kumu Beach; Balapitiya, Galle District, Sri Lanka

Caribbean Sea and palm trees, Plage de la Caravelle, Sainte-Anne, Guadeloupe, French West Indies
Blue sky and turquoise water of the Caribbean Sea with palm trees along the seashore at Plage de la Caravelle, Sainte-Anne on Grande-Terre; Guadeloupe, French West Indies

Palm trees, rocks and sand on the Indian Ocean shore of Kumu Beach, Balapitiya, Sri Lanka
Palm trees (Arecaceae) rocks and sand on the Indian Ocean shore of Kumu Beach; Balapitiya, Galle District, Sri Lanka

Areca catechu L. betel nut palm
Illustration of the betel nut palm tree with a study of the betel nut. Artist unknown. Plate held in the Botany Library plate collection, the Natural History Museum, London

Calamus rotang, rattan palm

A scene in a toddy palm plantation
A drawing by Paul Hermann from the collection of five volumes of specimens and drawings from Sri Lanka (Ceylon) 1672-1677. (Vol. 5 Page 307)

Arenga pinnata, Sugar Palm tree, side view

Seed specimens C016 / 5846
Seed specimens. A variety of seed specimens, including castor bean (Ricinus communis) and date palm (Phoenix dactylifera), held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Tahitian
Illustration (p.438) from Charles Darwins Journal of Researches, first illustrated edition 1890

Fossil Wood
Fossilised palm from the North African desert that supposedly carries a curse

Ptychosperma elegans, solitare palm
Plate 223 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Elaeis guineensis, African oil palm
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Corypha cerifera, Brazilian wax palm
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Dracaena warocquei, cordyline
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Probosciger aterrimus, palm cockatoo
Plate 42, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China

Cocoa nucifera L. coco palm
Coconut and coco palm illustrations from Koehlers Medizinal-Pflanzen in naturgetreuen Abbildungen, 1887-1888, held in the Natural History Museums Botany Library

Guilielma speciosa C. Martius, peach palm
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Chrysalidocarpus lutescens, areca palm
Fig 11. The Areca Palm, illustration probably from an edition of the Gardeners Chronicle. Artwork held in the Natural History Museums Botany Library

Cocus nucifera, coconut palm
Plate 985 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Attalea funifera C. Martius ex Sprengel, bahia piassaba palm
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Seaforth elegans & Lodoicea sechallarum, palm trees
Seaforth elegans (above) and Lodoicea sechellarum (below). Tab 109 from Genera et Species Palmarum, Plates Vol III by Carl von Martius

Cycas media, nut palm

Cycas angulata, cycad
Plate 159 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Dobbo in the Trading Season
Plate opposite page 472 from The Malay Archipelago by Alfred Russel Wallace, London 1874

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"Discover the Enchanting World of Arecales: A Captivating Journey Through Palm Trees and Exotic Plants" Immerse yourself in the beauty of Livistona humilis, also known as the sand palm, with its graceful fronds swaying in the breeze. Marvel at Elaeis guineensis Jacq. , the African oil palm, which stands tall and proud, providing us with nourishing palm oil. Be mesmerized by Strelitzea sp. , commonly called bird of paradise flower, showcasing vibrant colors that resemble a tropical bird in flight. Admire Macrozamia communis, or burrawang palm, a prehistoric plant species that adds an ancient touch to any landscape. Urania speciosa; Palm will leave you breathless with its unique fan-shaped leaves that create a stunning visual spectacle. Explore various species within the Areca and Licuala families - each boasting their own distinctive characteristics and charm. Cycas revoluta, better known as sago palm, exudes elegance with its feathery foliage cascading down like a fountain. The iconic Cocos nucifera L. , or coconut tree, evokes images of sandy beaches and refreshing tropical drinks under its shade. Let your imagination soar as you delve into intricate plant illustrations capturing every detail of these magnificent palms. Picture yourself amidst Sabal palmetto's majestic cabbage palmetto trees or gazing up at Mount Lidgbird (777 m) adorned with Kentia palms (Howea forsteriana) alongside two towering Curly palms. Arecales offers an enchanting escape into nature's wonders – from exotic flowers to towering trees – reminding us of Earth's incredible biodiversity. Soak in this captivating journey through lush greenery and let it inspire your love for our planet's remarkable flora.