The Collection
Flora of the World has documented 19,637 occurrences across 3,840 collection events, supported by 232,414 digital images and a growing body of scientific publications.
Collection Events
3,840
Occurrences
19,637
Images
232,414
Type Specimens
3
Geographic Reach
Our collections span 54 countries across multiple continents, capturing plant diversity from tropical biodiversity hotspots to temperate regions. Click on any bar to explore sub-regions.
Countries
54
Locations
735
Geographic Distribution (Top 12)
Taxonomic Coverage
The collection covers 482 families, 4,525 genera, and 6,053 species. The treemap below shows the distribution across plant families. Click to drill down into genera and species.
Taxonomy Distribution (Top 15)
Research Community
Behind every specimen is a network of 942 people and 54 institutions who collect, identify, and document plant diversity. Their work has produced 134 publications advancing our understanding of the world's flora.