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Preserving Botanical Heritage of Sabah
The SAN Herbarium, based at the Forest Research Centre (FRC), Sepilok, is the principal botanical repository of the Sabah Forestry Department. Established in 1916, it is the largest herbarium in Sabah, housing nearly 300,000 preserved plant specimens. As a leading centre for botanical research and plant conservation, the SAN Herbarium supports the documentation, study and preservation of Sabah’s rich plant diversity. It provides valuable resources and services to researchers, students, government agencies and other institutions, contributing to scientific knowledge and the conservation of the state’s botanical heritage for future generations.
Our Herbarium Collections
282,209
Specimen Sheets
4,909
Spirit Collections
1,917
Carpological Collections
11,000+
Plant Species Represented
Our Publications
An occasional botanical journal published by the SAN Herbarium, Forest Research Centre (FRC), dedicated to plant systematics, morphology, and natural history. First issued in 1992, the journal has produced multiple volumes over the years and continues to serve as an important platform for the publication of new species descriptions, taxonomic revisions and floristic studies.
Several books have been produced by the Sabah Forestry Department through the SAN Herbarium and the Forest Research Centre. These compact yet impactful books are intended for a broad audience, presenting knowledge of Sabah’s rich and remarkable biodiversity in an engaging and accessible manner.
Pre-arranged educational visits from schools, higher learning institutions, government agencies and other organisations.
SAN Herbarium provides specimen data for selected plant groups to support botanical research, conservation planning and scientific publications.
Researchers, botanists and taxonomists may request access to SAN Herbarium collections for scientific study and research purposes.
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