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Dutchmans pipe, Aristolochia thwaitesii. Vulnerable
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Dutchmans pipe, Aristolochia thwaitesii. Vulnerable
Dutchmans pipe, Aristolochia thwaitesii. Vulnerable. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe, Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l Europe, Ghent, Belgium, 1857
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This exquisite handcoloured lithograph showcases the Dutchman's Pipe, Aristolochia thwaitesii, a vulnerable plant species native to Sri Lanka and southern China. Dutchman's Pipe is named for its distinctive tubular, pipe-like flowers that emerge from a fleshy sheath, resembling a pipe with a smoker's mouth. The plant is part of the Aristolochiaceae family, known for their unique and often foul-smelling flowers. The Dutchman's Pipe was first discovered in the mid-19th century and was described in detail by the renowned Belgian botanists Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire in their seminal work, "Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe," published in Ghent, Belgium, in 1857. The lithograph is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill of the time, capturing the intricacies of the plant's form and texture. The Dutchman's Pipe is now considered vulnerable due to habitat loss and fragmentation, as well as over-collection for the horticultural trade. Its natural habitat is in the humid forests of southern China and Sri Lanka, where it grows as a climbing vine, using other plants for support. The plant's tubers are edible and have been used in traditional medicine, but the plant's popularity in horticulture has led to its overexploitation. This beautiful lithograph serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the natural world and protecting vulnerable species like the Dutchman's Pipe. It is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world and the importance of documenting and celebrating it for future generations.
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