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The National Herbarium of Rwanda
The Center of Excellence in Biodiversity & Natural Resource Management (CoEB), University of Rwanda maintains curated plant specimens as well as collections of other biodiversity specimens.
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Explore the Collection
Fungi
Ferns
Orchids
Flowering Plants
Fungi
Ferns
Orchids
Flowering Plants
Fun Facts
Plants of Rwanda
Rwanda, known as the "Land of a Thousand Hills" due to its hilly and mountainous landscape, is located in the Great Lakes region of East Africa. The country's varied topography, which includes rainforests, savannas, and mountainous regions, supports a rich diversity of plant life. The flora of Rwanda is influenced by its equatorial location and high altitude, contributing to a range of ecosystems and plant species. Here are some notable plants found in Rwanda
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Endangered or Threatened Species
Information
Herbarium Information
Hours
Monday thru Friday:
9.00 AM–5.00 PM
Holidays: Closed
Our Location
CoEB College of Science & Technology University of Rwanda, Huye Campus
Become an Intern
We are always looking for undergraduate and graduate students interested in volunteering
What’s Going on
Current Projects
Specimen Digitization
Feb 21, 2020 – present
Ex-situ Conservation
August 2022 – present
Plant Conservation
On-going
HERBARIUM News
Visits
We look forward to the possibility of visitors exploring our specimen collections and contributing to the global scientific community. We are always excited about the prospect of enriching our knowledge and understanding by sharing and studying the unique specimens and exhibits that our herbarium holds. If you are a foreign scientist, we request you contact us prior to your arrival in country and the start of any field research and share with us specific areas or taxa which you are particularly interested in.
Please do note that there are specific procedures and requirements for foreign researchers, we can help inform you so that you will ensure to comply with them accordingly.
We believe that the insights gained from examining our related materials including collections, specialized libraries, and any relevant databases or digital resources will contribute significantly to research endeavors.
We believe that the insights gained from examining our related materials including collections, specialized libraries, and any relevant databases or digital resources will contribute significantly to research endeavors.
Our Team
Staff
Specimens provide enormous economic and scientific returns to society are irreplaceable resources that must be preserved for future generations...
Preserving herbarium specimens is like capturing a moment in time, a botanical snapshot of our planet's incredible biodiversity, ensuring that future generations can study, learn, and appreciate the rich tapestry of life that graces our Earth...
Herbaria are the libraries of life, preserving a record of Earth's botanical diversity through time...
HERBARIUM News
Latest From Our Staff
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International team of botanists rediscover extinct Water Lily in Rwanda
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2023 Biodiversity Field School begins in Nyunge National Park
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Staff attending the 31st International Congress for Conservation Biology Meeting in Kigali
Welcome to our website. This week is the ICCB meeting in Kigali. We have several staff attending
