About the herbarium
The Queensland Herbarium is the centre for research and information on Queensland ecosystems, plants, fungi and algae.
The Queensland Herbarium building at Toowong houses the state’s plant specimen collection of more than 800,000 specimens, representing Queensland’s native plant species and 150 years of species discovery.
Queensland’s ecosystems have been surveyed, mapped and classified into 1386 regional ecosystems across the state, and are the subject of ecological research, condition assessment and monitoring.
Understanding the roles provided by vegetation and wildlife helps us identify and manage Queensland's natural environment now and for future generations.
We also provide a plant identification and information service to the public.
Visitor information
The Herbarium is located at the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, 6km west of Brisbane city. Opening hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Contact us if you are a scientist who would like to visit the centre.
Public reference centre
If you’re a student or a member of the public, you can use our public reference centre to identify your own plant specimens.
The centre has microscopes, identification guides and reference specimens.
