Herbarium LE - Specimens

Araceae

Aglaonema sp.

Gia Lai Province, K’bang District, dry primary and old secondary evergreen broad-leaved forest on lava rocks along rocky river at elevation 600-650 m a.s.l. Terrestrial and lithophytic herb to 0.6 m tall in river slope. Spathe grassy green, flowers white. Not rare.

27 April 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL3989.

Melastomataceae

Medinilla sp. nov.

The border of Lam Dong and Khanh Hoa Provinces, Khanh Le Pass (Hon Giao Pass) area, primary humid evergreen broad-leaved cloud forest on granite and gneiss at elevation 1750-1850 m a.s.l. Terrestrial shrub to 3 m tall along ridge edge. Flowers pink. Common. 19 April 2026, Truong Quang Cuong, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, T. Maisak, AL3846.

Rubiaceae

Ophiorrhiza sp.

The border of Lam Dong and Khanh Hoa Provinces, Khanh Le Pass (Hon Giao Pass) area, primary humid evergreen broad-leaved cloud forest on granite and gneiss at elevation 1750-1850 m a.s.l. Terrestrial and epiphytic creeping herb in shady very wet slope of stream. Locally common. 19 April 2026, Truong Quang Cuong, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, T. Maisak, AL3842.

Meliosmaceae

Meliosma sp.

The border of Lam Dong and Khanh Hoa Provinces, Khanh Le Pass (Hon Giao Pass) area, primary humid evergreen broad-leaved cloud forest on granite and gneiss at elevation 1750-1850 m a.s.l. Tree to 8 m tall along ridge edge. Occasional. 19 April 2026, Truong Quang Cuong, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, T. Maisak, AL3841.

Magnoliaceae

Magnolia coco DC.

Gia Lai Province, K’bang District, dry primary and old secondary evergreen broad-leaved forest on lava rocks along rocky river at elevation 600-650 m a.s.l. Tree 5-7 m tall in shady slope. Flowers white. Not common.

27 April 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL3991.

Araceae

Typhonium kbangense V.D.Nguyen & Dinh

Gia Lai Province, K’bang District, dry primary and old secondary evergreen broad-leaved forest on lava rocks along rocky river at elevation 600-650 m a.s.l. Terrestrial tuberiferous herb on open shelves of stream cliff. Flowers without leaves. Spathe of young inflorescence white. Rare.

27 April 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL3997.

Monotropaceae

Monotropa uniflora L.

The border of Lam Dong and Khanh Hoa Provinces, Khanh Le Pass (Hon Giao Pass) area, primary humid evergreen broad-leaved and coniferous (with Pinis dalatensis and P. krempfii) cloud forest on granite and gneiss at elevation 1500-1600 m a.s.l. Terrestrial achlorophyllous white herb on steep shady stream slope. Rare. 20 April 2025, Truong Quang Cuong, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, T. Maisak, AL3875.

Rubiaceae

Lasianthus sp.

The border of Lam Dong and Khanh Hoa Provinces, Khanh Le Pass (Hon Giao Pass) area, primary humid evergreen broad-leaved and coniferous (with Pinis dalatensis and P. krempfii) cloud forest on granite and gneiss at elevation 1500-1600 m a.s.l. Treelet about 3 m tall on steep stream slope. Flowers white with violet tint. Occasional. 20 April 2025, Truong Quang Cuong, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, T. Maisak, AL3872.

Magnoliaceae

Magnolia sp.

The border of Lam Dong and Khanh Hoa Provinces, Khanh Le Pass (Hon Giao Pass) area, primary humid evergreen broad-leaved cloud forest on granite and gneiss at elevation 1750-1850 m a.s.l. Tree about 15 m tall along ridge edge. Flowers white. Occasional. 19 April 2026, Truong Quang Cuong, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, T. Maisak, AL3871.

Magnoliaceae

Magnolia sp.

The border of Lam Dong and Khanh Hoa Provinces, Khanh Le Pass (Hon Giao Pass) area, primary humid evergreen broad-leaved cloud forest on granite and gneiss at elevation 1750-1850 m a.s.l. Tree about 15 m tall along ridge edge. Flowers white. Occasional. 19 April 2026, Truong Quang Cuong, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, T. Maisak, AL3871.

Rubiaceae

Hedyotis sp.nov.?

The border of Lam Dong and Khanh Hoa Provinces, Khanh Le Pass (Hon Giao Pass) area, primary humid evergreen broad-leaved cloud forest on granite and gneiss at elevation 1750-1850 m a.s.l. Erect herb or undershrub to 1 m tall along ridge edge. Flowers light violet. Locally common. 19 April 2026, Truong Quang Cuong, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, T. Maisak, AL3856.

Theaceae

Camellia flosculora Curry, V.S.Le, Q.C.Truong & V.D.Luong

The border of Lam Dong and Khanh Hoa Provinces, Khanh Le Pass (Hon Giao Pass) area, primary humid evergreen broad-leaved cloud forest on granite and gneiss at elevation 1750-1850 m a.s.l. Tree to 8 m tall on wet very humid slope along stream. Locally common. 19 April 2026, Truong Quang Cuong, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, T. Maisak, AL3850.

Melastomataceae

Medinilla sp. nov.

The border of Lam Dong and Khanh Hoa Provinces, Khanh Le Pass (Hon Giao Pass) area, primary humid evergreen broad-leaved cloud forest on granite and gneiss at elevation 1750-1850 m a.s.l. Terrestrial shrub to 3 m tall along ridge edge. Flowers pink. Common. 19 April 2026, Truong Quang Cuong, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, T. Maisak, AL3846.

Cycadaceae

Cycas pectinata ?

Binh Dinh Province, Van Canh District, dry open forest on rocky slope at elevation of about 300 m a.s.l.

25 April 2024, Nguyen Van Canh, AL3787. Herbarium specimen.

Theaceae

Camellia inusitata Orel, Curry & Luu

The border of Lam Dong and Khanh Hoa Provinces, Khanh Le Pass (Hon Giao Pass) area, primary humid evergreen broad-leaved cloud forest on granite and gneiss at elevation 1750-1850 m a.s.l. Tree to 8 m tall along ridge edge. Not common. 19 April 2026, Truong Quang Cuong, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, T. Maisak, AL3851.

Asteraceae

Hypochaeris radicata L.

Rubiaceae

Argostemma sp. “glabra”

The border of Lam Dong and Khanh Hoa Provinces, Khanh Le Pass (Hon Giao Pass) area, primary humid evergreen broad-leaved and coniferous (with Pinis dalatensis and P. krempfii) cloud forest on granite and gneiss at elevation 1500-1600 m a.s.l. Terrestrial and lithophytic herb along shady wet stream canyon. Very common. 20 April 2025, Truong Quang Cuong, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, T. Maisak, AL3887.

Styracaceae

Styrax sp. (or Rehderodendron sp.?)

The border of Lam Dong and Khanh Hoa Provinces, Khanh Le Pass (Hon Giao Pass) area, primary humid evergreen broad-leaved and coniferous (with Pinis dalatensis and P. krempfii) cloud forest on granite and gneiss at elevation 1500-1600 m a.s.l. Tree to 20 m tall on steep stream slope. Flowers white, sweet fragrant. Common. 20 April 2025, Truong Quang Cuong, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, T. Maisak, AL3885.

Styracaceae

Styrax sp. (or Rehderodendron sp.?)

The border of Lam Dong and Khanh Hoa Provinces, Khanh Le Pass (Hon Giao Pass) area, primary humid evergreen broad-leaved and coniferous (with Pinis dalatensis and P. krempfii) cloud forest on granite and gneiss at elevation 1500-1600 m a.s.l. Tree to 20 m tall on steep stream slope. Flowers white, sweet fragrant. Common. 20 April 2025, Truong Quang Cuong, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, T. Maisak, AL3885

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Melastomataceae

Phyllagathis sp.

The border of Lam Dong and Khanh Hoa Provinces, Khanh Le Pass (Hon Giao Pass) area, primary humid evergreen broad-leaved and coniferous (with Pinis dalatensis and P. krempfii) cloud forest on granite and gneiss at elevation 1500-1600 m a.s.l. Terrestrial herb on very steep shady rocky slope of small stream. Flowers light purple. Locally common. 20 April 2025, Truong Quang Cuong, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, T. Maisak, AL3881.

Acanthaceae

Phlogacathus sp.?

Dak Lak Province, Ea’Kar District, Cu Pong Mt., dry secondary evergreen broad-leaved forest on granite at elevation of 600-650 m a.s.l. along rocky stream among big granite boulders. Terrestrial or lithophytic undershrub or herb to 2 m tall among open stream rocks. Flowers light violet, tube inside yellow to-yellow brown. Not common.

24 04 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL3932.

Acanthaceae

Phlogacathus sp.?

Dak Lak Province, Ea’Kar District, Cu Pong Mt., dry secondary evergreen broad-leaved forest on granite at elevation of 600-650 m a.s.l. along rocky stream among big granite boulders. Terrestrial or lithophytic undershrub or herb to 2 m tall among open stream rocks. Flowers light violet, tube inside yellow to-yellow brown. Not common.

24 04 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL3932.

Araceae

Cryptocorine sp.

Gia Lai Province, K’bang District, dry primary and old secondary evergreen broad-leaved forest on lava rocks along rocky river at elevation 600-650 m a.s.l. Aquatic immersed rosulate herb in shallow water. Not common.

27 April 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL3985.

Rubiaceae

Hedyotis sp.nov.?

The border of Lam Dong and Khanh Hoa Provinces, Khanh Le Pass (Hon Giao Pass) area, primary humid evergreen broad-leaved cloud forest on granite and gneiss at elevation 1750-1850 m a.s.l. Erect herb or undershrub to 1 m tall along ridge edge. Flowers light violet. Locally common. 19 April 2026, Truong Quang Cuong, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, T. Maisak, AL3856.

Ericaceae

Rhododendron sp. (“yellow”)

Kon Tum Province, Dak Gley District, W slopes of Ngoc Linh Mountain system. Remnants of primary and secondary evergreen broad-leaved forest on granite and shale at elevation of about 1800 m a.s.l. Shrub to 1.5 m tall in rather open place among Betula alnoides saplings along road. Flowers bright yellow. Locally common.

02 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4107.

Araceae

Aglaonema sp.

Hanoi Capital Region, Ba Vi National Park, old humid secondary evergreen broad-leaved forest on very steep mountain slopes composed by granite and shale at elevation of 700-850 m a.s.l. Erect terrestrial herb to 1 m tall in open place along trail. Spathe light green, inflorescence white. Very common.

09 May 2025, Cuong Huu Nguyen, Son Van Le, Ha Van Dang, Ly Van Nguyen, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL4202 (NHC013).

Asclepiadaceae

Dischidia sp.

Hanoi Capital Region, Ba Vi National Park, old humid secondary evergreen broad-leaved forest on very steep mountain slopes composed by granite and shale at elevation of 700-850 m a.s.l. Herbaceous creeping epiphytic wine to 1.5 m long on tall tree. Flowers white, Common.

09 May 2025, Cuong Huu Nguyen, Son Van Le, Ha Van Dang, Ly Van Nguyen, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL4204 (NHC015).

Lauraceae

Litsea baviensis Lecomte

Hanoi Capital Region, Ba Vi National Park, old humid secondary evergreen broad-leaved forest on very steep mountain slopes composed by granite and shale at elevation of 700-850 m a.s.l. Treelet to 10 m tall on shady slope. Not common.

9 May 2025, Cuong Huu Nguyen, Son Van Le, Ha Van Dang, Ly Van Nguyen, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL4230 (NHC041).

Zingiberaceae

Alpinia oblongifolia Hayata

Quang Ninh Province, Van Don District, Van Yen Commune, Bai Tu Long National Park, Cai Lim protection sector|, around point 21º06’30’’N 107º34’42’’E. Young secondary evergreen broad-leaved forest with bamboo on steep sandstone slope at elevation about 50 m a.s.l. along forest trail. Terrestrial herb to 1 m tall in rather open place. Flowers white, median tepal with 2 red stripes. Locally common.

16 May 2025, Cuong Huu Nguyen, Ha Van Dang, Ly Van Nguyen, Nam Van Duong, Tuan Thanh Tran, Hai Xuan Cao, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL4312 (NHC113).

Convallariaceae

Tupistra thangii N.Tanaka & D.D.Nguyen

Lam Dong Province, Bao Lam District, B 40 Pass, around point N11.4366 E107.4266. Fractionally logged primary evergreen broad-leaved and mixed forest with Dacrydium, Dacrycarpus and Pinus latteri on granite at elevation 800–900 m a.s.l. Terrestrial herb in dense forest. Locally common.

28 November 2022, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, T. Maisak, Truong Ba Vuong, Nguyen Quoc Bao, AL 1862.

Araliaceae

Schefflera honbaensis Q.C.Truong⁣ ⟨not published name⟩

det. Truong Quang Cưong at 19.04.2025

The border of Lam Dong and Khanh Hoa Provinces, Khanh Le Pass (Hon Giao Pass) area, primary humid evergreen broad-leaved cloud forest on granite and gneiss at elevation 1750-1850 m a.s.l. Tree to 10 m tall along ridge edge. Common. 19 April 2026, Truong Quang Cuong, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, T. Maisak, AL3840.

Araliaceae

Schefflera honbaensis Q.C.Truong⁣ ⟨not published name⟩

det. Truong Quang Cưong at 19.04.2025

The border of Lam Dong and Khanh Hoa Provinces, Khanh Le Pass (Hon Giao Pass) area, primary humid evergreen broad-leaved cloud forest on granite and gneiss at elevation 1750-1850 m a.s.l. Tree to 10 m tall along ridge edge. Common. 19 April 2026, Truong Quang Cuong, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, T. Maisak, AL3840.

Melastomataceae

Perilimnastes setipetiola J.H.Dai, T.V.Do & Ying Liu

The border of Lam Dong and Khanh Hoa Provinces, Khanh Le Pass (Hon Giao Pass) area, primary humid evergreen broad-leaved cloud forest on granite and gneiss at elevation 1750-1850 m a.s.l. Terrestrial herb or undershrub to 1.5 m tall on wet rocky slope. Flowers white with pink tint. Locally very common. 19 April 2026, Truong Quang Cuong, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, T. Maisak, AL3847.

Smilacaceae

Smilax sp.

The border of Lam Dong and Khanh Hoa Provinces, Khanh Le Pass (Hon Giao Pass) area, primary humid evergreen broad-leaved cloud forest on granite and gneiss at elevation 1750-1850 m a.s.l. Herbaceous or semiwoody vine to 5 m long along ridge edge. Flowers greenish. Occasional 19 April 2026, Truong Quang Cuong, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, T. Maisak, AL3855.

Ericaceae

Rhododendron moulmainense Hook.

The border of Lam Dong and Khanh Hoa Provinces, Khanh Le Pass (Hon Giao Pass) area, primary humid evergreen broad-leaved and coniferous (with Pinis dalatensis and P. krempfii) cloud forest on granite and gneiss at elevation 1500-1600 m a.s.l. Treelet 4-5 m tall on steep slope along rocky stream. Not common. 20 April 2025, Truong Quang Cuong, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, T. Maisak, AL3880.

Zingiberaceae

Alpinia sp.

Dak Lak Province, Ea Hleo District, evergreen forest, at elevation of 900-1000 m a.s.l., herb to 1 m tall in forest. Common. Flowers wthite with purple.

February 2023, Nguyen Van Canh, AL3318.

Zingiberaceae

Alpinia sp.

Binh Dinh Province, Van Canh District, evergreen forest at elevation of about 1000 m a.s.l. Terrestrial herb to 1 m tall. Common. Flowers white with red.

2020, Nguyen Danh Duc, Nguyen Van Canh, AL3340.

Zingiberaceae

Newmania sp.

Binh Dinh Province, Van Canh District, evergreen forest at elevation of about 1000 m a.s.l. Terrestrial herb to 1 m tall. Common. Flowers white with purple.

2020, Nguyen Danh Duc, Nguyen Van Canh, AL3336.

Zingiberaceae

Amomum sp.? (new sp.?)

Gia Lai Province, Kbang District, Kon Chu Rang Nature Reserve, evergreen forest along stream, at elevation of about 700 m a.s.l., terrestrial herb to 1 m tall. Flowers white. Common.

May 2021, Nguyen Van Canh, AL3323.

Zingiberaceae

Alpinia hoangviet D.D.Nguyen & V.C.Nguyen

Dak Lak Province, M’Drak District, evergreen forest along stream at elevation of about 1300 m a.s.l., terrestrial herb to 1.5 m tall. Flowers white with yellow. Common.

June 2022, Nguyen Van Canh, AL3321.

Zingiberaceae

Alpinia sp. (new sp.?)

Gia Lai Province, Kbang District, Kon Chu Rang Nature Reserve, evergreen forest at elevation of about 700 m a.s.l., terrestrial herb to 1 m tall. Flowers white with red. Common.

May 2021, Nguyen Van Canh, AL3322.

Theaceae

Camellia sp.nov.?

Dak Lak Province, M’Drak District, Chu Mu Mountain, evergreen forest at elevation of about 1200 m a.s.l., treelet about 3 m tall, flowers yellow green.

2 September 2023 by Nguyen Van Canh, AL2451.

Pinaceae

Pinus dalatensis Ferre

Kon Tum Province, Kon Plong District, Mang Den Town area, remnants of humid primary evergreen broad-leaved and mixed forest (with Pinus dalatensis, Dacrydium and Dacrycarpus) on very steep mountain slopes composed with granite and silicate shale at elevation of about 1200 m a.s.l. Tree to 40 m tall and 2 m DBH on mountain top. Not common.

28 April 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4031.

Orchidaceae

Cymbidium sp.

Ha Giang Province, Quan Ba District, wild collected plant from street market, 11 2022 Nguyen Van Canh, AL 2061. Living plant.

Russian-Vietnamese Tropical Centre

Orchidaceae

Dendrobium nobile Lindl. (“long”)

Wild collected cultivated plant originated from Kon Tum Province, Ngoc Linh Mountains. Cultivated in Kon Tum Province, Dak To Town by Mr. Nguyen Ta Ton.

01 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4086.

Orchidaceae

Cymbidium sp. (ensifolium big leaves erect)

Dak Lak Province, Krong Bong District, Yang Hanh mt., evergreen broad-leaved forest at elevation of higher than 1700 m a.s.l.

2025. Nguyen Van Canh, AL3784. Living plant only and herbarium with flowers. Photos.

Orchidaceae

Cymbidium sp. (ensifolium big leaves erect)

Dak Lak Province, Krong Bong District, Yang Hanh mt., evergreen broad-leaved forest at elevation of higher than 1700 m a.s.l.

2025. Nguyen Van Canh, AL3784. Living plant only and herbarium with flowers. Photos.

Orchidaceae

Bulbophyllum pinicolum Gagnep.⁣

Lai Chau Prov. Sin Ho Distr.

Truong Ba Vuong, BV1942

03.11.2024

Det. Averyanov L.V. at 2025

Orchidaceae

Sunipia bicolor Lindl.

Lai Chau Prov. Sin Ho Distr.

Truong Ba Vuong, BV1939

02.12.2024

Det. Averyanov L.V. at 16.07.2025