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Twig Sample - Rubia cordifolia (Rubiaceae), India, 1880s
Reg. No: HT 11513
- Summary:
- A sample of the Rubia Cordifolia (Rubiaceae) twigs. This was collected and prepared by T.N.Mukharji as part of his work for the Indian Botanical Gardens. It was donated to the Museum by the Indian Government, Calcutta in 1887.
- Description:
- A sample of the Rubia Cordifolia (Rubiaceae) twigs, packaged in a sealed, clear plastic bag, with two older paper tags inside plastic package. The twigs are a red/brown colour
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Indian Government, 1887
| Discipline: | Technology |
| Dimensions: | 20.5 cm (Height), 4.5 cm (Width), 14.0 cm (Length) |
More information
| Tagged with: | economic botany, madder family rubiaceae, medicinal plants |
| Themes this item is part of: | Botanical Fortunes: T.N. Mukharji, International Exhibitions & Trade Between India & Australia, T.N. Mukharji Collection, Sustainable Futures Collection |
| Primary Classification: | ECONOMIC BOTANY |
| Secondary Classification: | Medicinals & Drugs |
| Tertiary Classification: | medicinals |
| Inscriptions: | Handwritten on paper tag inside bag: "Medicinal products / 1887 T.N. Mukharji Collection / Case XXXII No 6 / Twigs of Rubia Cordifolia Linn / Rubiaceae" |
| Collector: | T. Mukharji, India, pre 1887 |
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