Herbarium LE - Specimens

Orchidaceae

Pholidota yunnanensis Rolfe

Bac Kan Province, Ba Be District, Cao Thuong Community, Ba Be National Park. Dry secondary evergreen broad-leaved forest on steep rocky slope composed by white crystalline marble-like highly eroded limestone around point 22º27’42’’N 105º34’41’E at elevation of 700–800 m a.s.l. Lithophyte on shady cliff along rocky ridge edge. Not common.

27 April 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Chu Ngoc Quan, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL2941.

Orchidaceae

Calanthe alismifolia Lindl.

Bac Kan Province, Ba Be District, Cao Thuong Community, Ba Be National Park. Dry secondary evergreen broad-leaved forest on steep rocky slope composed by white crystalline marble-like highly eroded limestone around point 22º27’42’’N 105º34’41’E at elevation of 700–800 m a.s.l. Terrestrial herb in shady depression between limestone hills. Not common.

27 April 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Chu Ngoc Quan, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL2949.

Orchidaceae

Dendrobium gratiosissimum?

Bac Kan Province, Ba Be District, Ba Be National Park. Dry evergreen broad-leaved secondary forest on cliffs composed by crystalline marble-like highly eroded limestone near lake shore around point 22º25’46’’N 105º36’58’E at elev. of about 170 m a.s.l. Epiphytic herb. Not common.

22 April 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Chu Ngoc Quan, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL2836.

Orchidaceae

Didymoplexis pallens Griff.?

Bac Kan Province, Ba Be District, Cao Thuong Community, Ba Be National Park. Primary and old secondary evergreen broad-leaved forest on very steep rocky slopes composed by white crystalline marble-like highly eroded limestone around point 22º27’20’’N 105º36’06’E at elevation of about 750 m a.s.l. Terrestrial achlorophyllous herb in shady humid place among large rocks on steep slope. Very rare.

23 April 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Chu Ngoc Quan, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL2841.

Orchidaceae

Calanthe argenteo-striata C.Z.Tang & S.J.Cheng

Bac Kan Province, Ba Be District, Cao Thuong Community, Ba Be National Park. Primary and old secondary evergreen broad-leaved forest on very steep rocky slopes composed by white crystalline marble-like highly eroded limestone around point 22º27’20’’N 105º36’06’E at elevation of about 750 m a.s.l. Lithophytic and occasionally terrestrial herb on shady rocks along ridge edge above tall cliff. Flowers white, later pale yellow. Leaves with contrast silvery stripes. Locally very common.

23 April 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Chu Ngoc Quan, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL2847.

Orchidaceae

Eria rhomboidalis Tang & F.T.Wang

Thanh Hoa Province, Quan Hoa District, Nam Dong Community, Ban Lo Village, Ke Stream, the territory of Nam Dong National Reserve around point 22º25’46’’N 105º36’58’E. Primary and old secondary broad-leaved evergreen humid forest on very steep rocky slopes on solid, marble-like highly eroded limestone at elevation 900–1200 m a.s.l. on steep rocky slope.

Creeping lithophyte and epiphyte on rocky mossy mountain top. Occasional.

04 May 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Nguyen Van Ly, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL3040.

Orchidaceae

Liparis viridiflora Lindl.

Thanh Hoa Province, Quan Hoa District, Nam Dong Community, Ban Lo Village, Ke Stream, the territory of Nam Dong National Reserve around point 22º25’46’’N 105º36’58’E. Old secondary broad-leaved evergreen humid forest on wet very steep alluvial slopes based on solid, marble-like highly eroded limestone at elevation of 600–800 m a.s.l. Clustering lithophyte on mossy rocky mountain top. Common.

04 May 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Nguyen Van Ly, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL3006.

Orchidaceae

Bulbophyllum annamense (Garay) Sieder & Kiehn

(Det. Truong Ba Vuong 20 June 2024|)

Plant collected in Lam Dong Province, Di Linh District area. Cultivated in Loc Bao Sang private garden, Lam Dong Province, Di Linh District.

Photo prepared in 12 May 2024, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, T. Maisak, AL3156 Photo only).

Orchidaceae

Pomatocalpa tonkinense (Gagnep.) Seidenf.

Plant obtained from local collector in the north of VN. Cultivated in Loc Bao Sang private garden, Lam Dong Province, Di Linh District.

Photo prepared in 12 May 2024, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, T. Maisak, AL3157.

Orchidaceae

Dendrobium chryseum Rolfe

Plant obtained from local collectors from northern Vietnam in 2023 and cultivated in Ly Ngoc Quan private garden, Lam Dong Province, Lam Ha District, Phi To Village. Flowers bright yellow.

Photo and herbarium prepared in 11 May 2024, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, T. Maisak, AL3150.

Orchidaceae

Liparis mannii Rchb.f.

Thanh Hoa Province, Quan Hoa District, Nam Dong Community, Ban Lo Village, Ke Stream, the territory of Nam Dong National Reserve around point 22º25’46’’N 105º36’58’E. Primary and old secondary broad-leaved evergreen humid forest on very steep rocky slopes on solid, marble-like highly eroded limestone at elevation 900–1200 m a.s.l. on steep rocky slope.

Clustering epiphyte and lithophyte on mossy rocky mountain top. Not rare.

04 May 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Nguyen Van Ly, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL3070.

Orchidaceae

Paphiopedilum malipoense S.C.Chen & Z.H.Tsi

Thanh Hoa Province, Quan Hoa District, Nam Dong Community, Ban Lo Village, Ke Stream, the territory of Nam Dong National Reserve around point 22º25’46’’N 105º36’58’E. Primary and old secondary broad-leaved evergreen humid forest on very steep rocky slopes on solid, marble-like highly eroded limestone at elevation 900–1200 m a.s.l. on steep rocky slope.

Terrestrial and lithophytic rosulate herb on shady rocky steep slope near mountain top. Leaves dark / light green tessellated above, finely purple spotted below. Not common.

04 May 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Nguyen Van Ly, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL3071.

Orchidaceae

Cymbidium eburneum Lindl.

Thanh Hoa Province, Quan Hoa District, Nam Dong Community, Ban Lo Village, Ke Stream, the territory of Nam Dong National Reserve around point 22º25’46’’N 105º36’58’E. Primary and old secondary broad-leaved evergreen humid forest on very steep rocky slopes on solid, marble-like highly eroded limestone at elevation 900–1200 m a.s.l. on steep rocky slope.

Clustering epiphyte and lithophyte on mossy rocky mountain top. Not common.

04 May 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Nguyen Van Ly, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL3072.

Orchidaceae

Dendrobium hancockii Rolfe

Thanh Hoa Province, Quan Hoa District, Nam Dong Community, Ban Lo Village, Ke Stream, the territory of Nam Dong National Reserve around point 22º25’46’’N 105º36’58’E. Primary and old secondary broad-leaved evergreen humid forest on very steep rocky slopes on solid, marble-like highly eroded limestone at elevation 900–1200 m a.s.l. on steep rocky slope.

Clustering epiphyte and lithophyte on rocky mossy mountain top. Not common.

04 May 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Nguyen Van Ly, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL3054.

Orchidaceae

Cleisostoma williamsonii (Rchb.f.) Garay

Thanh Hoa Province, Quan Hoa District, Nam Dong Community, Ban Lo Village, Ke Stream, the territory of Nam Dong National Reserve around point 22º25’46’’N 105º36’58’E. Primary and old secondary broad-leaved evergreen humid forest on very steep rocky slopes on solid, marble-like highly eroded limestone at elevation 900–1200 m a.s.l. on steep rocky slope.

Clustering epiphyte on mossy trees on rocky mossy mountain top. Not rare.

04 May 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Nguyen Van Ly, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL3057.

Orchidaceae

Liparis mannii Rchb.f.

Thanh Hoa Province, Quan Hoa District, Nam Dong Community, Ban Lo Village, Ke Stream, the territory of Nam Dong National Reserve around point 22º25’46’’N 105º36’58’E. Primary and old secondary broad-leaved evergreen humid forest on very steep rocky slopes on solid, marble-like highly eroded limestone at elevation 900–1200 m a.s.l. on steep rocky slope.

Clustering epiphyte and lithophyte on rocky mossy mountain top. Not rare.

04 May 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Nguyen Van Ly, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL3058.

Orchidaceae

Dendrobium chryseum Rolfe

Thanh Hoa Province, Quan Hoa District, Nam Dong Community, Ban Lo Village, Ke Stream, the territory of Nam Dong National Reserve around point 22º25’46’’N 105º36’58’E. Primary and old secondary broad-leaved evergreen humid forest on very steep rocky slopes on solid, marble-like highly eroded limestone at elevation 900–1200 m a.s.l. on steep rocky slope.

Clustering lithophyte and epiphyte on rocky mossy mountain top. Common.

04 May 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Nguyen Van Ly, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL3042.

Orchidaceae

Dendrobium thyrsiflorum B.S.Williams

Thanh Hoa Province, Quan Hoa District, Nam Dong Community, Ban Lo Village, Ke Stream, the territory of Nam Dong National Reserve around point 22º25’46’’N 105º36’58’E. Primary and old secondary broad-leaved evergreen humid forest on very steep rocky slopes on solid, marble-like highly eroded limestone at elevation 900–1200 m a.s.l. on steep rocky slope.

Clustering epiphyte on mossy trees near mountain top. Tepals pure white, lip yellow. Not rare.

04 May 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Nguyen Van Ly, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL3073.

Orchidaceae

Cleisostoma duplicilobum (J.J.Sm.) Garay?

Thanh Hoa Province, Quan Hoa District, Nam Dong Community, Ban Lo Village, Ke Stream, the territory of Nam Dong National Reserve around point 22º25’46’’N 105º36’58’E. Primary and old secondary broad-leaved evergreen humid forest on very steep rocky slopes on solid, marble-like highly eroded limestone at elevation 900–1200 m a.s.l. on steep rocky slope.

Epiphyte on mossy trees on rocky mossy mountain top. Flower buds yellowish. Common.

04 May 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Nguyen Van Ly, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL3053.

Orchidaceae

Flickingeria angustifolia (Blume) A.D.Hawkes

Thanh Hoa Province, Quan Hoa District, Nam Dong Community, Ban Lo Village, Ke Stream, the territory of Nam Dong National Reserve around point 22º25’46’’N 105º36’58’E. Primary and old secondary broad-leaved evergreen humid forest on very steep rocky slopes on solid, marble-like highly eroded limestone at elevation 900–1200 m a.s.l. on steep rocky slope.

Clustering lithophyte and epiphyte on rocky mossy mountain top. Common.

04 May 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Nguyen Van Ly, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL3043.

Orchidaceae

Flickingeria fimbriata (Blume) A.D.Hawkes?

Thanh Hoa Province, Quan Hoa District, Nam Dong Community, Ban Lo Village, Ke Stream, the territory of Nam Dong National Reserve around point 22º25’46’’N 105º36’58’E. Primary and old secondary broad-leaved evergreen humid forest on very steep rocky slopes on solid, marble-like highly eroded limestone at elevation 900–1200 m a.s.l. on steep rocky slope.

Creeping epiphyte and lithophyte on rocky mossy mountain top. Not rare.

04 May 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Nguyen Van Ly, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL3051.

Orchidaceae

Ceratostylis himalaica Hook.f.

Thanh Hoa Province, Quan Hoa District, Nam Dong Community, Ban Lo Village, Ke Stream, the territory of Nam Dong National Reserve around point 22º25’46’’N 105º36’58’E. Primary and old secondary broad-leaved evergreen humid forest on very steep rocky slopes on solid, marble-like highly eroded limestone at elevation 900–1200 m a.s.l. on steep rocky slope.

Clustering epiphyte on mossy trees on rocky mossy mountain top. Not rare.

04 May 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Nguyen Van Ly, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL3074.

Orchidaceae

Dendrobium sp. nov.?

Wild collected plant in Dalat private garden of Phan Trong Quyet originated from Lam Dong Province area. Epiphyte, flowers pure white.

Photo prepared in 13 May 2024, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, T. Maisak, AL3191.

Orchidaceae

Coelogyne fimbriata Lindl. var. minuscula

Thanh Hoa Province, Quan Hoa District, Nam Dong Community, Ban Lo Village, Ke Stream, the territory of Nam Dong National Reserve around point 22º25’46’’N 105º36’58’E. Primary and old secondary broad-leaved evergreen humid forest on very steep rocky slopes on solid, marble-like highly eroded limestone at elevation 900–1200 m a.s.l. on steep rocky slope.

Creeping epiphyte and lithophyte on rocky mossy mountain top. Not rare.

04 May 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Nguyen Van Ly, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL3059.

Orchidaceae

Apostasia wallichii R.Br.

Dak Lak Province, M’Drak District, Chu Mu Mountain, 800-900 m a.s.l., erect terrestrial herb to 1 m tall, flowers light yellow, very common.

March 2024, Nguyen Van Canh, AL3111.

Orchidaceae

Cleisostoma striatum (Rchb.f.) Garay

Thanh Hoa Province, Quan Hoa District, Nam Dong Community, Ban Lo Village, Ke Stream, the territory of Nam Dong National Reserve around point 22º25’46’’N 105º36’58’E. Primary and old secondary broad-leaved evergreen humid forest on very steep rocky slopes on solid, marble-like highly eroded limestone at elevation 900–1200 m a.s.l. on steep rocky slope.

Epiphyte on rocky mossy mountain top. Common.

04 May 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Nguyen Van Ly, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL3046.

Orchidaceae

Dendrobium sulcatum Lindl.

Thanh Hoa Province, Quan Hoa District, Nam Dong Community, Ban Lo Village, Ke Stream, the territory of Nam Dong National Reserve around point 22º25’46’’N 105º36’58’E. Old secondary broad-leaved evergreen humid forest on wet very steep alluvial slopes based on solid, marble-like highly eroded limestone at elevation of 600–800 m a.s.l. Epiphyte on tall trees on shady slope. Not common.

04 May 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Nguyen Van Ly, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL3000.

Orchidaceae

Appendicula cornuta Blume?

Thanh Hoa Province, Quan Hoa District, Nam Dong Community, Ban Lo Village, Ke Stream, the territory of Nam Dong National Reserve around point 22º25’46’’N 105º36’58’E. Primary and old secondary broad-leaved evergreen humid forest on very steep rocky slopes on solid, marble-like highly eroded limestone at elevation 900–1200 m a.s.l. on steep rocky slope.

Clustering lithophyte and epiphyte on rocky mossy mountain top. Common.

04 May 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Nguyen Van Ly, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL3044.

Orchidaceae

Pholidota yunnanensis Rolfe

Thanh Hoa Province, Quan Hoa District, Nam Dong Community, Ban Lo Village, Ke Stream, the territory of Nam Dong National Reserve around point 22º25’46’’N 105º36’58’E. Primary and old secondary broad-leaved evergreen humid forest on very steep rocky slopes on solid, marble-like highly eroded limestone at elevation 900–1200 m a.s.l. on steep rocky slope.

Creeping and clustering lithophyte and epiphyte on rocky mossy mountain top. Common.

04 May 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Nguyen Van Ly, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL3048.

Orchidaceae

Paphiopedilum hirsutissimum Pfitzer

Thanh Hoa Province, Quan Hoa District, Nam Dong Community, Ban Lo Village, Ke Stream, the territory of Nam Dong National Reserve around point 22º25’46’’N 105º36’58’E. Primary and old secondary broad-leaved evergreen humid forest on very steep rocky slopes on solid, marble-like highly eroded limestone at elevation 900–1200 m a.s.l. on steep rocky slope.

Clustering lithophyte on rocky mossy mountain top and on cliffs near the top. Not common.

04 May 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Nguyen Van Ly, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL3050.

Orchidaceae

Paphiopedilum hirsutissimum Pfitzer

Thanh Hoa Province, Quan Hoa District, Nam Dong Community, Ban Lo Village, Ke Stream, the territory of Nam Dong National Reserve around point 22º25’46’’N 105º36’58’E. Primary and old secondary broad-leaved evergreen humid forest on very steep rocky slopes on solid, marble-like highly eroded limestone at elevation 900–1200 m a.s.l. on steep rocky slope.

Clustering lithophyte on rocky mossy mountain top and on cliffs near the top. Not common.

04 May 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Nguyen Van Ly, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL3050.

Cycadaceae

Cycas brachycantha K.D.Hill, T.H.Nguyen & L.K.Phan

Bac Kan Province, Ba Be District, Cao Thuong Community, Ba Be National Park. Old secondary evergreen broad-leaved forest and scrub on very steep rocky slope composed by white crystalline marble-like highly eroded limestone above tall cliff around point 22º27’36’’N 105º39’18’E at elevation of about 300 m a.s.l. Lithophytic caudex palm-like plant with erect stem to 0.5 m tall on rather open mossy rocky steep slope. Locally common. Male specimen. Cone fusiform, 35–40 cm long, 5–6 cm in diameter.

25 April 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Chu Ngoc Quan, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL2908.

Cycadaceae

Cycas brachycantha K.D.Hill, T.H.Nguyen & L.K.Phan

Bac Kan Province, Ba Be District, Cao Thuong Community, Ba Be National Park. Old secondary evergreen broad-leaved forest and scrub on very steep rocky slope composed by white crystalline marble-like highly eroded limestone above tall cliff around point 22º27’36’’N 105º39’18’E at elevation of about 300 m a.s.l. Lithophytic caudex palm-like plant with erect stem to 0.5 m tall on rather open mossy rocky steep slope. Locally common. Male specimen. Cone fusiform, 35–40 cm long, 5–6 cm in diameter.

25 April 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Chu Ngoc Quan, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL2908.

Trilliaceae

Paris polyphylla Sm.?

Thanh Hoa Province, Quan Hoa District, Nam Dong Community, Ban Lo Village, Ke Stream, the territory of Nam Dong National Reserve around point 22º25’46’’N 105º36’58’E. Old secondary broad-leaved evergreen humid forest on wet very steep alluvial slopes based on solid, marble-like highly eroded limestone at elevation of 600–800 m a.s.l. Terrestrial herb to 1.5 tall with whorl of 6 leaves. Tepals grassy green. Locally common.

04 May 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Nguyen Van Ly, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL2989.

Convallariaceae

Aspidistra superba Tillich

Bac Kan Province, Ba Be District, Cao Thuong Community, Ba Be National Park. Old secondary evergreen broad-leaved forest and scrub on very steep rocky slope composed by white crystalline marble-like highly eroded limestone above tall cliff around point 22º27’36’’N 105º39’18’E at elevation of about 300 m a.s.l. Terrestrial herb with underground rhizome in shady valley between limestone hills. Leaves dark green, uniform green, or occasionally with dull yellowish marks. Flowers dark purple. Locally common.

25 April 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Chu Ngoc Quan, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL2899.

Moraceae

Ficus sp.

Bac Kan Province, Ba Be District, Cao Thuong Community, Ba Be National Park. Old secondary evergreen broad-leaved forest and scrub on very steep rocky slope composed by white crystalline marble-like highly eroded limestone above tall cliff around point 22º27’36’’N 105º39’18’E at elevation of about 300 m a.s.l. Tree to 12 m tall on steep mossy rocky slope. Syconia bright green. Common.

25 April 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Chu Ngoc Quan, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL2898.

Moraceae

Ficus sp.

Bac Kan Province, Ba Be District, Cao Thuong Community, Ba Be National Park. Old secondary evergreen broad-leaved forest and scrub on very steep rocky slope composed by white crystalline marble-like highly eroded limestone above tall cliff around point 22º27’36’’N 105º39’18’E at elevation of about 300 m a.s.l. Tree to 15 m tall and 35 cm DBH on steep mossy rocky slope. Common.

25 April 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Chu Ngoc Quan, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL2897.

Melastomataceae

Memecylon sp.

Bac Kan Province, Ba Be District, Cao Thuong Community, Ba Be National Park. Old secondary evergreen broad-leaved forest and scrub on very steep rocky slope composed by white crystalline marble-like highly eroded limestone above tall cliff around point 22º27’36’’N 105º39’18’E at elevation of about 300 m a.s.l. Treelet 2–3 m tall on steep mossy rocky slope. Occasional.

25 April 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Chu Ngoc Quan, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL2896.

Litsea sp.

Bac Kan Province, Ba Be District, Cao Thuong Community, Ba Be National Park. Old secondary evergreen broad-leaved forest and scrub on very steep rocky slope composed by white crystalline marble-like highly eroded limestone above tall cliff around point 22º27’36’’N 105º39’18’E at elevation of about 300 m a.s.l. Tree to 15 m tall on steep mossy rocky slope. Not ripe fruits dark glossy green. Occasional.

25 April 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Chu Ngoc Quan, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL2895.

Aquifoliaceae

Ilex sp.?

Bac Kan Province, Ba Be District, Cao Thuong Community, Ba Be National Park. Old secondary evergreen broad-leaved forest and scrub on very steep rocky slope composed by white crystalline marble-like highly eroded limestone above tall cliff around point 22º27’36’’N 105º39’18’E at elevation of about 300 m a.s.l. Treelet 3-4 m tall on steep mossy rocky slope. Not ripe fruits pale green. Occasional.

25 April 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Chu Ngoc Quan, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL2894.

Pandaceae

Microdesmis caseariifolia Planch. ex Hook.

Bac Kan Province, Ba Be District, Cao Thuong Community, Ba Be National Park. Old secondary evergreen broad-leaved forest and scrub on very steep rocky slope composed by white crystalline marble-like highly eroded limestone above tall cliff around point 22º27’36’’N 105º39’18’E at elevation of about 300 m a.s.l. Treelet 3 m tall on steep mossy rocky slope. Flowers dull yellow. Occasional.

25 April 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Chu Ngoc Quan, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL2893.

Moraceae

Ficus sp.

Bac Kan Province, Ba Be District, Cao Thuong Community, Ba Be National Park. Old secondary evergreen broad-leaved forest and scrub on very steep rocky slope composed by white crystalline marble-like highly eroded limestone above tall cliff around point 22º27’36’’N 105º39’18’E at elevation of about 300 m a.s.l. Tree to 15 m tall and 35 cm DBH on steep mossy rocky slope. Common.

25 April 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Chu Ngoc Quan, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL2892.

Lecythidaceae

Duabanga sp.

Bac Kan Province, Ba Be District, Cao Thuong Community, Ba Be National Park. Old secondary evergreen broad-leaved forest and scrub on very steep rocky slope composed by white crystalline marble-like highly eroded limestone above tall cliff around point 22º27’36’’N 105º39’18’E at elevation of about 300 m a.s.l. Tree to 20 m tall on rocky rather open wet slope along road. Flowers white. Common.

25 April 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Chu Ngoc Quan, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL2889.

Polypodiaceae

Microsorum sp.

Bac Kan Province, Ba Be District, Cao Thuong Community, Ba Be National Park. Old secondary evergreen broad-leaved forest and scrub on very steep rocky slope composed by white crystalline marble-like highly eroded limestone above tall cliff around point 22º27’36’’N 105º39’18’E at elevation of about 300 m a.s.l. Lithophytic fern on shady vertical mossy cliff. Common.

25 April 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Chu Ngoc Quan, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL2887.

Meliaceae

Chukrasia tabularis A.Juss.

Bac Kan Province, Ba Be District, Cao Thuong Community, Ba Be National Park. Old secondary evergreen broad-leaved forest and scrub on very steep rocky slope composed by white crystalline marble-like highly eroded limestone above tall cliff around point 22º27’36’’N 105º39’18’E at elevation of about 300 m a.s.l. Tree 12–15 m tall. Occasional.

25 April 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Chu Ngoc Quan, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL2882.

Moraceae

Streblus sp.

Bac Kan Province, Ba Be District, Cao Thuong Community, Ba Be National Park. Old secondary evergreen broad-leaved forest and scrub on very steep rocky slope composed by white crystalline marble-like highly eroded limestone above tall cliff around point 22º27’36’’N 105º39’18’E at elevation of about 300 m a.s.l. Tree 12–15 m tall and to 30 cm DBH. Not rare.

25 April 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Chu Ngoc Quan, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL2881.

Linaceae

Tirpitzia sinensis Hallier f.

Bac Kan Province, Ba Be District, Cao Thuong Community, Ba Be National Park. Old secondary evergreen broad-leaved forest and scrub on very steep rocky slope composed by white crystalline marble-like highly eroded limestone above tall cliff around point 22º27’36’’N 105º39’18’E at elevation of about 300 m a.s.l. Shrub on top or remnant rocky hill among exposed rocks. Flower buds white. Not common.

25 April 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Chu Ngoc Quan, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL2879.

Convallariaceae

Aspidistra babensis K.S.Nguyen, Aver. & Tillich

Bac Kan Province, Ba Be District, Cao Thuong Community, Ba Be National Park. Old secondary evergreen broad-leaved forest and scrub on very steep rocky slope composed by white crystalline marble-like highly eroded limestone above tall cliff around point 22º27’36’’N 105º39’18’E at elevation of about 300 m a.s.l. Terrestrial herb with underground rhizome and almost black very rigid leaves on shady rocky slope. Locally common.

25 April 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Chu Ngoc Quan, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL2878.

Asclepiadaceae

Dischidia acutifolia Maingay ex Hook.f.

Bac Kan Province, Ba Be District, Cao Thuong Community, Ba Be National Park. Primary and old secondary evergreen broad-leaved forest on very steep rocky slopes composed by white crystalline marble-like highly eroded limestone around point 22º27’20’’N 105º36’06’E at elevation of about 750 m a.s.l. Herbaceous vine 1-2 m long on mossy tree along ridge edge. Flowers dull light yellowish. Not rare.

23 April 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Chu Ngoc Quan, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL2876.

Aceraceae

Acer tonkinense Lecomte

Bac Kan Province, Ba Be District, Cao Thuong Community, Ba Be National Park. Primary and old secondary evergreen broad-leaved forest on very steep rocky slopes composed by white crystalline marble-like highly eroded limestone around point 22º27’20’’N 105º36’06’E at elevation of about 750 m a.s.l. Tree to 20 m tall and 0.4 m in diameter along ridge edge. Young leaves dull reddish purple. Not rare.

23 April 2024, Nguyen Huu Cuong, Chu Ngoc Quan, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL2875.