Considering aquatic plant species, it is one of the leading botanical gardens in India.

of India has approved MBGIPS as a “Lead Botanic Garden” in the conservation of aquatic plants.

[1] It is home to more than 400 Indian aquatic plants, and is the largest collection in the country in this category.

[4] A new Block for Advanced Research, Guest House Complex and Aquatic Biopark are under construction at Malabar Botanical Garden.

[7] The 45 acres (18 ha) botanical garden is located at a distance of 8 km from the city of Kozhikode.