University of Papua New Guinea

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  • Name

    University of Papua New Guinea

  • Herbarium Code

    UPNG

  • Current Status

    Active

  • Correspondents

    Osia Gideon, Director, oggideon@upng.ac.pg

  • Contact

    [675] 326 7210
    Fax: [675] 327 0369

  • Address

    Herbarium
    Division of Biological Sciences
    School of Natural and Physical Sciences
    University of Papua New Guinea
    P.O. Box 320, University PO
    Port Moresby, National Capital District
    Papua New Guinea

  • Specialty

    Taxonomic Coverage: Teaching and reference collection; vascular plants

    Geography: Papua New Guinea, especially Port Moresby region

  • Notes

    As of 2017, this record has not been updated in over 15 years. Serious damage was sustained in a fire in 1978 with up to 20% of the general collection lost.

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  • Number of Specimens

    20000

  •   Num. of Specimens Num. Databased Num. Imaged
    Algae
    Bryophytes
    Fungi/Lichens
    Pteridophytes
    Seed Plants
  • Date Founded

    1969

  • Associated Institution

    Associated garden: National Capital Botanic Garden.

  • Important Collectors

    D. G. Frodin