Jardí Botànic de la Universitat de València.
Spain - VALENCIA,
Institution Code: VAL
International Agenda Registrant: Yes
Current BGCI member: Yes
About the Jardí Botànic de la Universitat de València.
The “Jardí botànic de la Universitat de València” is one of the oldest botanical gardens in Spain. It was founded in 1567, and for a long time it was the only one. It was originally thought as a garden for the teaching of medicinal herbs in the 16th century. Nowadays, the JBUV’s mission is to become a centre of excellence in research, conservation, education and understanding. Its aim is to contribute to a better management of the Earth’s environment by increasing knowledge, awareness and understanding of the Plant Kingdom, which is the basis of life on Earth, its importance and its conservation.
The JBUV is one of the most valued heritage landmarks of the city of Valencia. Recently it has been declared a place of cultural and historical interest. In its research building (inaugurated in 2000) scientific, cultural and educational activities take place. We can also find the University of Valencia herbarium (with more than 200,000 specimens), a specialized library and a seed bank of Valencian and Mediterranean threatened flora.
All this near a beautiful garden of centenary trees with more than 4,500 cultivated species.
Main Address:
Jardí Botànic de la Universitat de València.
Quart, 80,
VALENCIA,
46008 Spain
Telephone Number: +34 6 315 68 00
Fax Number: +34 6 315 68 26
Web Site: http://www.jardibotanic.org
Institution Email Address: botanic@uv.es
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- Staff Details
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Director: Prof. Antoni Aguilella
Curator: Jaime Güemes Heras
Plant Records Officer:
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Total Staff:
Number of Horticultural Staff: 15
Number of Educational Staff: 3
Number of Research Staff: 8
Number of Administration Staff: 4
- About this Garden
- Institution Type: Botanic Garden
- Status
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Private: No
State: Yes
Educational Establishment: Yes
- Date Founded: 1567
- Physical Data
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Natural Vegetation Area (inside BG): No
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Total Area (in Hectares): 4 hectares
Latitude: 39º28' N
Longitude: 0º22' W
Annual Rainfall: 450 mm
Altitude: 15.00 metres
Total Area Under Glass: 550 metres
Total Area Under Shade: 560 metres
- Local Information
- Garden Name: Jardí Botànic de la Universitat de València
- Address:
- City:
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- Features and Facilities
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Herbarium: Yes
Number of Specimens in Herbarium: 32767
Arboretum: Yes
Arboretum Size: 4
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Micropropagation/Tissue Culture Facilities: Yes
Seed Bank: Yes
Published Plant Catalogue: Yes
Computer Plant Record System: Yes
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Open to the Public: Yes
Society of Friends: Yes
Retail Outlet (shop): Yes
Retail Outlet (plant sales): Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
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Number of Visitors: 186000
- Plant Collections
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Number of Living Plant Accessions: 4812
Number of Taxa in Cultivation: 4500
- Special Collections:Palmaceae, Fagaceae, Desert plants. Plants from similar Mediterranean climatic regions throughout the world. Maintains a seed bank with medium-term storage capacity, containing 1840 accessions, representing 888 species (2004 figures).
- Conservation Programmes
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Conservation Programme: Yes
Medicinal Plant Programme: Yes
Ex Situ Conservation Programme: Yes
Reintroduction Programme: Yes
- Research Programmes
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Conservation - Biology: Yes
Conservation - Genetics: Yes
Ecology: Yes
Ecosystem Conservation: Yes
Education: Yes
Exploration: Yes
Floristics: Yes
Invasive Species Biology and Control: Yes
Molecular Genetics: Yes
Pollination Biology: Yes
Restoration Ecology: Yes
Seed/Spore Biology: Yes
Systematics and Taxonomy: Yes
Pharmacology: Yes
- Education Programmes
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Visitor/Education Centre: Yes
Education Signs in Garden: Yes
Public Lectures/Talks: Yes
Education Booklets/Leaflets: Yes
Guided Tours: Yes
Special Exhibitions: Yes
Courses for School Children: Yes
Courses for University/College Students: Yes
Courses for General Public: Yes
Education Programme: Yes
