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Stanhopea insignis, orchid
Watercolour from Delineation of exotic plants cultivated in the Royal Garden at Kew (1796) by Franz Andreas Bauer (1758-1840). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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18th Century Asparagales Bauer Dissected Exotic Francis Francis Bauer Monocot Monocotyledon Orchid Orchidaceae Orchids Pollen Stanhopea Treasure Angiospermae Magnoliophyta
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1. Title: "Stanhopea insignis: A Magnificent Monocotyledonous Marvel from the 18th Century" This exquisite watercolour print, created by the skilled hand of Franz Andreas Bauer in 1796, showcases the enchanting Stanhopea insignis orchid. The illustration is part of the esteemed "Delineation of Exotic Plants Cultivated in the Royal Garden at Kew," a significant botanical work of the time. Housed in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, this treasure is a testament to the fascination and exploration of the natural world during the 18th century. The Stanhopea insignis, a member of the Orchidaceae family and the order Asparagales, is depicted in stunning detail. Its elegant, elongated inflorescence holds several vibrant, waxy flowers, each adorned with intricate patterns and delicate petals. The leaves, displayed in the background, add to the overall beauty of the composition, their glossy texture and undulating edges contrasting with the delicate florets. Franz Andreas Bauer's masterful illustration reveals the intricacies of the Stanhopea insignis' anatomy, including the pollen masses and the dissected structures of its flowers. This level of detail was crucial for botanical research during the 18th century, as the study of angiosperms, flowering plants, was a burgeoning field of scientific inquiry. As a monocot, the Stanhopea insignis is part of the monocotyledon class, characterized by a single seed leaf. This classification system, developed during the 18th century, was instrumental in organizing the vast array of plant species being discovered and cultivated during this period. The Stanhopea insignis, with its captivating beauty and intricate structure, remains an enduring symbol of the fascination and curiosity that drove botanical exploration during the 18th century.
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