Oncidium ampliatum, O. sphegiferum
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Oncidium ampliatum, O. sphegiferum
Oncidium ampliatum, O. sphegiferum - Watercolour by Franz Bauer, 1834. Paper, watercolour. Held in the Museum Botany Library, Bauer Unit. Date: 1834
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1834 Bauer Biological Franz Internal Oncidium Petal Pollen Unit Pollinated Stellate
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This exquisite watercolour painting, created by the renowned botanical artist Franz Bauer in 1834, showcases two stunning species of Oncidium orchids: Oncidium ampliatum and Oncidium sphegiferum. The intricate internal structures and anatomy of these orchids are beautifully captured in this work of art, held in the Museum Botany Library's Bauer Unit. Oncidium ampliatum, depicted on the left, is characterized by its large, yellow flowers with a distinctive, stellate pattern on the petals. The anatomy of its petals and pollen is depicted in meticulous detail, revealing the complex internal structures that enable the orchid to attract and pollinate insects. On the right, Oncidium sphegiferum is illustrated with its yellow flowers, which also display a subtle, star-like pattern on the petals. The pollinated flower is shown, with an insect in the process of transferring pollen from the anther to the stigma. Bauer's masterful use of watercolour on paper brings out the vibrant yellows of the orchids' flowers and highlights the intricate details of their internal structures. This artwork is not only a beautiful example of botanical illustration but also a valuable scientific record of these fascinating orchid species.
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