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Herb and Medicinal

Useful Information

  • How To Get There

    Nestled between Oak Lawn and Fern Gully. The closest gates are Southern Gate and Oak Lawn Gate (formerly E and F Gates).

  • Map

    Find the collection on our Interactive Map

  • Best Viewed

    Through out the year with peaks in Spring and Summer.

  • Look Out For...

    Warning! Some plants in this collection are toxic or irritating. Please do not eat, and touch with caution if sensitive. Always consult a professional therapist when using plant medicines.

  • Accessibility

    Not fully accessible. Sloping paths, with a level but cobbled central paved area may provide difficult access for some.

  • Plant Census 

    Please note that the RBGV Living Collections Census is currently unavailable.

Since ancient times, and in every culture, herbs have played a fundamental role in our daily lives. From tiny, short-lived annuals to grand, century-old trees, the Garden鈥檚 historic聽Herb and Medicinal Collection聽includes a medley of plants from around the world. Their uses 鈥� medicinal, culinary, aromatic and spiritual 鈥� are as diverse as their form and origin.聽This hidden gem is a聽garden of sensory delights, cultural knowledge and scientific interest聽鈥� inhale deeply and touch gently.聽

This collection is important to support the following:聽
  • Display a range of plants from Australia and around the world highlighting their ethnobotanical and contemporary uses, in a range of garden situations.聽
  • Create聽learning opportunities聽-聽the way people use and interact with plants, plant relationships with聽invertebrates聽and other animals.聽
  • Highlight the history of the original 1880鈥檚 Guilfoyle-era Medicinal Garden, from which several trees survive.聽
  • Acknowledge the connection between the original botanic gardens and聽study聽of medicinal plants.聽

Key Plants

Melaleuca lanceolata

Moonah

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Cinnamomum camphora

Camphor Laurel

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Escallonia illinita

Escallonia

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Pelargonium species

Scented Geraniums

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Crithmum maritimum

Rock Samphire

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<em>Melaleuca lanceolata</em>

Moonah

This humble yet extraordinary tree dates back to the original 19th Century Medicinal Garden, when there was a keen interest in the medicinal uses of Australian plants. For over 120 years, this tree has arched over the entrance of the collection. The profuse white blooms appear October-December.

Notes from the Curator

I love the Herb and Medicinal Collection; the range and variety of plants and their uses is endlessly fascinating. From ethnobotany, medicine, world cuisine, aromatherapy, perfumery, local and global history: the whole world is represented in this dynamic collection.

Many people can relate to the scale of this fragrant secluded garden, through herbs and medicines they know, and the use of common names. Unusual and common herbs are seasonally on display: from Basil to Nigella to Japanese Pepper. The Collection is used by our Learning programs and many students visit each year.

This site will be redeveloped as part of the current Masterplan, which will improve accessibility and growing conditions.