A classification of botanical gardens by function and purpose.
Overview
Types of Botanical Gardens
Botanical gardens are classified into various types based on their establishment purpose and function, including comprehensive botanical gardens, greenhouse botanical gardens, medicinal botanical gardens, university botanical gardens, and conservation botanical gardens. According to the classification system of Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI), 12 major types are defined: classic multi-purpose gardens, ornamental gardens, historical medicinal gardens, conservation gardens, university gardens, agro-botanical gardens, alpine gardens, natural/wild gardens, horticultural gardens, thematic gardens, and community gardens. Each type aims to contribute to the conservation of plant diversity and society by combining functions such as research, education, conservation, and appreciation.
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| code | slug | name | description | category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | comprehensive-botanical-garden | Comprehensive Botanical Garden | A classic botanical garden with diverse functions including research, education, conservation, and appreciation. | Multi-purpose |
| 02 | greenhouse-botanical-garden | Greenhouse Botanical Garden | A botanical garden focused on greenhouses for collecting and displaying tropical and subtropical plants. | Specialized |
| 03 | medicinal-botanical-garden | Medicinal Botanical Garden | A specialized botanical garden for the collection, research, and conservation of medicinal plants. | Specialized |
| 04 | university-botanical-garden | University Botanical Garden | A botanical garden operated by a university with primary purposes of education and research. | Academic |
| 05 | conservation-botanical-garden | Conservation Botanical Garden | A botanical garden dedicated to the conservation of regional plant diversity. | Conservation |
| 06 | arboretum | Arboretum | A botanical garden specializing in the collection and research of woody plants, especially trees. | Specialized |
| 07 | ornamental-botanical-garden | Ornamental Botanical Garden | A botanical garden primarily for the appreciation of beautiful plants and public recreation. | Ornamental |
| 08 | alpine-botanical-garden | Alpine Botanical Garden | A botanical garden for the collection and conservation of alpine plants. | Specialized |
| 09 | agricultural-botanical-garden | Agricultural Botanical Garden | A botanical garden for research and breeding of economically valuable plants. | Academic |
| 10 | thematic-botanical-garden | Thematic Botanical Garden | A botanical garden specialized in specific themes or plant groups. | Specialized |
| 11 | community-botanical-garden | Community Botanical Garden | A small-scale botanical garden for local communities. | Community |
| 12 | natural-botanical-garden | Natural/Wild Botanical Garden | A botanical garden that protects and manages natural or semi-natural vegetation. | Conservation |