Herbarium @ Penang Botanic Gardens
The Herbarium at Penang Botanic Gardens is a vital research and conservation center dedicated to preserving the historical botanical records of the region. It holds a rich collection of plant specimens that date back to the era of Charles Curtis, a pioneering botanist who worked in Penang during the British colonial period.
Charles Curtis, who arrived in Penang in the 1800s, is renowned for his contributions to the study of local flora, particularly in documenting the island’s diverse plant species. His work laid the foundation for the scientific understanding of Penang’s tropical ecosystem and influenced botanical studies across Southeast Asia.
Today, the Herbarium continues Curtis’s legacy, housing a vast collection of plant specimens that document the evolution of the region’s flora. It serves as a resource for researchers, scholars, and conservationists working to understand, record and preserve the island’s unique plant species.
Contact
Address
Jabatan Taman Botani Pulau Pinang
Kompleks Pentadbiran,Bangunan Pavilion,
Jalan Kebun Bunga,10350 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
Office Tel: +604-2264401 (General Inquiries)
