University College, Thiruvananthapuram

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  • Name

    University College, Thiruvananthapuram

  • Herbarium Code

    UCBD

  • Current Status

    Active

  • Contact

    Email: vsanilbotany@gmail.com

  • Address

    Herbarium of University College
    Botany
    Plant Systematics
    University College, Thiruvananthapuram
    NEAR VJT HALL, PALAYAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
    THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, Kerala 695034
    India

  • Specialty

    Taxonomic Coverage: ANGIOSPERMS

    Geography: States of Kerala and Tamil Nadu

  • Notes

    Entered July 2021. The herbarium has collections from 1887 onwards. Endemic, endangered and red listed taxa are separately listed out and well maintained. Some specimens of gymnosperms and algae are also maintained. The herbarium has a permanent herbarium keeper and the registers are kept up to date. Many scientists and researchers from various national and international universities have visited the herbarium.

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  • Number of Specimens

    13821

  •   Num. of Specimens Num. Databased Num. Imaged
    Algae 67
    Bryophytes 4
    Fungi/Lichens 10
    Pteridophytes
    Seed Plants 13823
  • Date Founded

    1924

  • Updated

    29/07/2021

  • Associated Institution

    UNIVERSITY OF KERALA, JAVAHAR LAL NEHRU TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE

  • Important Collectors

    Gamble, B Ourdilloni , R. Rao, V. Rao