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Chinese lantern, Nymania capensis
Chinese lantern, Nymania capensis (Cape aitonia, Aitonia capensis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816
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This exquisite handcoloured copperplate engraving depicts the beautiful Chinese lantern plant, Nymania capensis, also known as Cape Aitonia or Aitonia capensis. The image is taken from Richard Duppa's seminal work, "The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany," published by Longman, Hurst, in London in 1816. Duppa's meticulous illustration captures the intricate details of this stunning plant, with its vibrant, lantern-shaped flowers that hang in clusters from slender stems. The Chinese lantern plant is native to South Africa and is known for its unique and eye-catching blooms, which are often used as decorative elements in gardens and as cut flowers. The flowers are actually modified leaves, rather than true flowers, and they come in various shades of red, orange, and yellow. The Linnaean system of botanical classification, developed by Carl Linnaeus in the 18th century, is still widely used today to organize and name plants based on their shared characteristics. Duppa's work was an important contribution to this system, providing accurate and detailed illustrations of a wide range of plant species. This beautiful engraving not only showcases the beauty of the Chinese lantern plant, but also serves as a testament to the skill and artistry of the illustrator and engraver. The intricate details and vibrant colours bring the plant to life, making it a true masterpiece of botanical art.
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