Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador
UNELLEZ-Guanare,
Mesa de Cavacas, estado Portuguesa 3323
Ecuador
Fax: 8-257-2568130
Web: https://www.puce.edu.ec/portal/content/Herbario/477?link=oln30.redirect
Nidia Cuello (Director)
Email: ncuello@cantv.net
Herbarium QCA holds the largest preserved plant collection in Ecuador with ~250,000 specimens, and is a scientific center for the study of Ecuadorian flora. The Herbarium QCA prioritizes research in palms, tropical trees, and paramos of Ecuador. Through three decades, the institution has trained staff in the ecology, taxonomy and ethno-botany. The plant collection, which is carefully preserved at this moment is being digitalized. Dissemination of scientific information has high priority, and a special program informs the public about flora and environment. During the last 25 years the Herbarium QCA has been counterpart of national and international projects. The institution has the human resources and the infrastructure (scientific stations, laboratories, modern IT).
Materials of Special Interest:
Several Types of orchids. The fern collection is fully digitized, and available upon request. The database soon will be online, and complete sets of data can be requested.