National Herbarium of Rwanda – Documenting Plant Biodiversity

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The National Herbarium of Rwanda

Learn about our...
Miniature Rwanda Water Lily Species Recovery Project
Checklist of the Flora of Akagera National Park Project

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.

Visiting the Herbarium
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Join Us! – Save the Rwanda Water Lily Campaign
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More about…
The Miniature Rwanda Water Lily Species Recovery Project

Gallery

Explore the Collection

Fungi

Ferns

Orchids

Flowering Plants

Fungi

Ferns

Orchids

Flowering Plants

A Brief History of
the National Herbarium

Our Projects

documenting plant and fungi biodiversity

Biodiversity Specimen Portal

About

Publishing Biodiversity Data

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

National Parks

Species Accessioned in Herbarium

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 Orchid Conservation

August 2022 – present

Rare Plant Conservation

On-going

Campus Arboretum

On-going

- Water Lily -
Endangered Species Recovery

On-going

Kinyarwanda Names for Vascular Plants

On-going

Certificate in Plant Collecting and
Herbarium Techniques

On-going

National Park Checklists Akagera,
Nyungwe,
Volcano,
Gishwati-Mukuri

On-going

Other Certificates (IUCN Redlist, Plant Conservation, Collections Management)

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.

Our Team

Staff

Specimens provide enormous economic and scientific returns to society are irreplaceable resources that must be preserved for future generations...

American Society of Plant Taxonomists (ASPT) Professional society

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

The National Herbarium of Rwanda

Learn about our...
Miniature Rwanda Water Lily Species Recovery Project
Checklist of the Flora of Akagera National Park Project

Explore the Collection

Plants of Rwanda