Herbarium LE - Specimens

Fam. Ericaceae Juss.

Gaultheria leucocarpa Blume f. cumingiana (Vid.) Sleum.

S. Vietnam, Prov. Kontum. NW slopes of Ngoc Linh mountain system at 1600 m alt. Open secondary forest along mountain stream.

Climbing shrub up to 3 m high. Fruits red, juicy.

No VH 327 02.03.1995

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5094-93)

Participants: L. Averyanov, N.T. Ban, N. Q. Binh, A. Budantzev, L. Budantzev, N.T. Hiep, D.D. Huyen, P.K. Loc, N.X. Tam, G. Yakovlev

Fam. Ericaceae Juss.

Gaultheria leucocarpa Blume var. melanocarpa J.J.Smith

S. Vietnam, Prov. Kontum. Short tree and shrub primary association on top of Ngoc Gua peak of Ngoc Linh mountain system at

2560 m alt. Shrub near 2.5-3 m high. Flowers greenish white. Common on top of peak.

No VH 1272 09.04.1995

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5094-93)

Participants: L. Averyanov, N.T. Ban, N. Q. Binh, A. Budantzev, L. Budantzev, N.T. Hiep, D.D. Huyen, P.K. Loc, N.X. Tam, G. Yakovlev

Fam. Ericaceae Juss.

Gaultheria aff. leucocarpa Blume

S. Vietnam, Prov. Kontum. Close evegreen primary forest on N slope of Ngoc Linh mountain system at 2000 m alt. Climbing shrub up to 4 m high. Fruits purple, than black. Common at 1600-2000 m alt.

No VH 649 10.03.1995

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5094-93)

Participants: L. Averyanov, N.T. Ban, N. Q. Binh, A. Budantzev, L. Budantzev, N.T. Hiep, D.D. Huyen, P.K. Loc, N.X. Tam, G. Yakovlev

Fam. Ericaceae Juss.

Gaultheria aff. leucocarpa Blume

S. Vietnam, Prov. Kontum. Primary vegetation on tops of Ngoc Linh mountain system on S of Ngoc Linh peak at 2400-2500 m alt.

Shrub up to 2 m high. Flowers deep purple.

No VH 496 06.03.1995

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5094-93)

Participants: L. Averyanov, N.T. Ban, N. Q. Binh, A. Budantzev, L. Budantzev, N.T. Hiep, D.D. Huyen, P.K. Loc, N.X. Tam, G. Yakovlev

Fam. Ericaceae Juss.

Gaultheria fragrantissima Wall.

S. Vietnam, Prov. Kontum. Evergreen close primary forest on W slope of Ngoc Linh mountain system at 2000 m alt.

Shrub up to 3 m high. Flowers white. fruits purple, ripe blue-black.

No VH 818 17.03.1995

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5094-93)

Participants: L. Averyanov, N.T. Ban, N. Q. Binh, A. Budantzev, L. Budantzev, N.T. Hiep, D.D. Huyen, P.K. Loc, N.X. Tam, G. Yakovlev

Ericaceae Juss.

Lyonia

South Vietnam, Prov. Kontum. NW slopes of Ngoc Linh mountain system at 1800 m elevation. Open secondary forest.

Shrub up to 5 m high. Flowers white. No. VH 176 23 February 1995

International Botanical Expedition sponsored by the National Geographic Society (Grant 5094-93).

Participants: L. Averyanov, N.T. Ban, N. Q. Binh, A. Budantzev, L. Budantzev, N.T. Hiep, D.D. Huyen, P.K. Loc, N.X. Tam, G. Yakovlev.

Fam. Ericaceae Juss.

Lyonia ovalifolia var. rubrovenia (Merr.) Judd.

S. Vietnam, Prov. Kontum. Open dry forest with Lithocarpus and Pinis khasya on S slope of Ngoc Linh mountain system at 800-1000 m

alt. on elevation from Muong Hoong village. Tree near 4 m high (very old, around 0.5 m in diam.).

No VH 1083 31.03.1995

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5094-93)

Participants: L. Averyanov, N.T. Ban, N. Q. Binh, A. Budantzev, L. Budantzev, N.T. Hiep, D.D. Huyen, P.K. Loc, N.X. Tam, G. Yakovlev

Fam. Ericaceae Juss.

Lyonia ovalifolia var. rubrovenia (Merr.) Judd.

S. Vietnam, Prov. Kontum. Rhododendron association on peak of ridge of Ngoc Linh mountain system on N of main peak at 2500 m alt.

Shrub up to 5 m high. Flowers white.

No VH 865 22.03.1995

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5094-93)

Participants: L. Averyanov, N.T. Ban, N. Q. Binh, A. Budantzev, L. Budantzev, N.T. Hiep, D.D. Huyen, P.K. Loc, N.X. Tam, G. Yakovlev

Fam. Ericaceae Juss.

Lyonia sp.

S. Vietnam, Prov. Kontum. Primary vegetation on tops of Ngoc Linh mountain system on S of Ngoc Linh peak at 2400-2500 m alt.

Tree or shrub up to 5 m high. Very common.

No VH 487 06.03.1995

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5094-93)

Participants: L. Averyanov, N.T. Ban, N. Q. Binh, A. Budantzev, L. Budantzev, N.T. Hiep, D.D. Huyen, P.K. Loc, N.X. Tam, G. Yakovlev

Fam. Ericaceae Juss.

Craibiodendron sp.

S. Vietnam, Prov. Kontum. Open evegreen secondary forest at 1600-1700 m alt. on W slope of Ngoc Linh mountain system above Long

Nam village. Tree near 6 m high.

No VH 1296 10.04.1995

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5094-93)

Participants: L. Averyanov, N.T. Ban, N. Q. Binh, A. Budantzev, L. Budantzev, N.T. Hiep, D.D. Huyen, P.K. Loc, N.X. Tam, G. Yakovlev

Fam. Ericaceae Juss.

Vaccinium tonkinensis Dop

S. Vietnam, Prov. Kontum. Close evegreen primary forest on N slope of Ngoc Linh mountain system at 2100 m alt.

Epiphytic shrub up to 2 m high. No VH 619 10.03.1995

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5094-93)

Participants: L. Averyanov, N.T. Ban, N. Q. Binh, A. Budantzev, L. Budantzev, N.T. Hiep, D.D. Huyen, P.K. Loc, N.X. Tam, G. Yakovlev

Fam. Ericaceae Juss. (Vacciniaceae)

Vaccinium tonkinensis Dop

S. Vietnam, Prov. Kontum. SW slopes of Ngoc Linh mountain system at 2200-2300 m alt. Primary evegreen forest. Epiphytic shrub.

Fam. Ericaceae Juss.

Vaccinium tonkinensis Dop.

S. Vietnam, Prov. Kontum. Primary evegreen mountain forest on N slope of Ngoc Linh mountain system at 1600-1700 m alt.

Epiphytic shrub. Flowers yellowish green.

No VH 711 13.03.1995

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5094-93)

Participants: L. Averyanov, N.T. Ban, N. Q. Binh, A. Budantzev, L. Budantzev, N.T. Hiep, D.D. Huyen, P.K. Loc, N.X. Tam, G. Yakovlev

Fam. Ericaceae Juss.

Vaccinium triflorum Rehd.

S. Vietnam, Prov. Kontum. Evergreen primary forest at 2200 m alt. on NW slope of Ngoc Linh mountain system on elevation to Ngoc Gua peak.

Epiphytic shrub near 0.3 m high. Flowers greenish white.

No VH 1260 09.04.1995

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5094-93)

Participants: L. Averyanov, N.T. Ban, N. Q. Binh, A. Budantzev, L. Budantzev, N.T. Hiep, D.D. Huyen, P.K. Loc, N.X. Tam, G. Yakovlev

Fam. Ericaceae Juss.

Vaccinium triflorum Rehd.

S. Vietnam, Prov. Kontum. Short tree and shrub primary association on top of Ngoc Gua peak of Ngoc Linh mountain system at

2560 m alt. Shrub near 2.5-3 m high.

No VH 1277 09.04.1995

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5094-93)

Participants: L. Averyanov, N.T. Ban, N. Q. Binh, A. Budantzev, L. Budantzev, N.T. Hiep, D.D. Huyen, P.K. Loc, N.X. Tam, G. Yakovlev

Fam. Ericaceae Juss.

Vaccinium chunii Merr.

S. Vietnam, Prov. Kontum. Evergreen close primary forest on W slope of Ngoc Linh mountain system at 1900 m alt.

Shrub up to 2 m high. On top of ridge. Flowers yellowish green.

No VH 811 17.03.1995

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5094-93)

Participants: L. Averyanov, N.T. Ban, N. Q. Binh, A. Budantzev, L. Budantzev, N.T. Hiep, D.D. Huyen, P.K. Loc, N.X. Tam, G. Yakovlev

Fam. Ericaceae Juss.

Vaccinium retusum Hook.f.ex C.B.Clarke

Vaccinium chunii Merr.

S. Vietnam, Prov. Lam Dong, 29 km to NE from Dalat city, distr. Lac Duong, municipalite Da Chay. Primary mixed cloud forest with Fokienia hodginsii on peaks of Bi Dup ridge at 2150 m alt. in 1.5 km to N from main peak of mt system (N 12° 06', E 108° 39'). Tree 10-12 m hg. Flowers pale green. Common. Codominante of 2 forest stratum.

No VH 3047 22.03.1997

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96)

Collectors: L. Averyanov, N.Q. Binh, P.K. Loc

Vaccinium retusum (Griff.) Hook.f. et C.B.Clarke

S. Vietnam, Prov. Lam Dong, distr. Lac Duong, municipalite Da Chay, 29 km to NE from Dalat city. Primary mixed cloud forest with Fokienia

hodginsii on peaks of Bi Dup ridge at 2150 m alt. in 1.5 km to N from main peak of mt system (N 12° 06', E 108° 39').

Epiphytic shrub with pendant shoots up to 1.5 m lg. Not rare.

No VH 4467 01.05.1997

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96)

Collectors: L. Averyanov, N.Q. Binh, N.T. Hiep, P.K. Loc, P. Lowry

Vaccinium iteophyllum Hance

S. Vietnam, Prov. Lam Dong, distr. Lac Duong, municipalite Da Chay, 35 km to NE from Dalat city. Old closed evergreen broadleaved secondary forest rich in primary elements along mt river on W macroslope of Bi Dup mt system at 1500 m alt. (N 12° 08', E 108° 39').

Tree up to 15-20 m hg Flowers white. Not common.

No VH 3201 26.03.1997

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96)

Collectors: L. Averyanov, N.Q. Binh, P.K. Loc

Lyonia ovalifolia (Wall.) Drude

S. Vietnam, Prov. Lam Dong, 14 km to NNW from Dalat city (N 12° 05', E 108° 22'). Open mixed forest with Pinus kesiya at 1740-1760 m alt.

Small tree. Not common.

No VH 2519a 11.03.1997

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96)

Collectors: L. Averyanov, N.Q. Binh, N.V. Duy, P.K. Loc

Craibiodendron aff. Cr. vietnamense Judd.

S. Vietnam, Prov. Lam Dong, distr. Lac Duong, municipalite Da Chay, 26-28 km to NE from Dalat city. Old open secondary dry coniferous mt

forest with domination of Pinus kesiya at 1600-1750 m alt. in 8-10 km from Bi Dup main peak to the NW (N 12° 07', E 108° 36').

Tree about 5-6 m hg. Common. Often codominante in 2 stratum of open coniferous forests with Pinus kesiya at 1450-1750 m alt.

No VH 4080 19.04.1997

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96)

Collectors: L. Averyanov, N.Q. Binh, N.T. Hiep

Craibiodendron aff. C. vietnamense Judd.

S. Vietnam, Prov. Lam Dong, distr. Lac Duong, municipalite Da Chay, 26-28 km to NE from Dalat city. Old open secondary dry coniferous mt

forest with domination of Pinus kesiya at 1500-1700 m alt. in 8-10 km from Bi Dup main peak to the NW (N 12° 07', E 108° 36').

Tree about 6-8 m hg. Not common.

No VH 3856 11.04.1997

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96)

Collectors: L. Averyanov, N.Q. Binh

Craibiodendron stellatum (Pierre) W.W.Sm.

S. Vietnam, Prov. Lam Dong, distr. Lac Duong, municipalite Da Chay, 26-28 km to NE from Dalat city. Old open secondary dry coniferous mt

forest with domination of Pinus kesiya at 1600-1750 m alt. in 8-10 km from Bi Dup main peak to the NW (N 12° 07', E 108° 36').

Tree 6-8 m hg. Very common on dry slopes. Often codominant of 2 stratum in open coniferous forests with Pinus kesiya.

No VH 4103 20.04.1997

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96)

Collectors: L. Averyanov, N.Q. Binh, N.T. Hiep

Monotropastrum pumilum H.Andres

S. Vietnam, Prov. Lam Dong, 29 km to NE from Dalat city, distr. Lac Duong, municipalite Da Chay. Primary wet closed broadleaved cloud

forest along main Bi Dup ridge at 1900-2000 m alt. (N 12° 06', E 108° 39'). White saprophyte in shadow place. Rare.

No VH 3018 21.03.1997

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96)

Collectors: L. Averyanov, N.Q. Binh, P.K. Loc

Lyonia chapaensis (D.Don) Merr.

S. Vietnam, Prov. Lam Dong, distr. Lac Duong, municipalite Da Chay, 29 km to NE from Dalat city. Primary mixed cloud forest with Fokienia

hodginsii on peaks of Bi Dup ridge at 2150 m alt. in 1.5 km to N from main peak of mt system (N 12° 06', E 108° 39'). Tree about 10-12 m hg. Flowers white. Very common. Codominante of 2 forest stratum on tops of ridge at 2100 m alt.

No VH 4453 01.05.1997

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96)

Collectors: L. Averyanov, N.Q. Binh, N.T. Hiep, P.K. Loc, P. Lowry

Rhododendron sp.

S. Vietnam, Prov. Lam Dong, 29 km to NE from Dalat city, distr. Lac Duong, municipalite Da Chay. Primary mixed cloud forest with Fokienia hodginsii on peaks of Bi Dup ridge at 2150 m alt. in 1.5 km to N from main peak of mt system (N 12° 06', E 108° 39'). Tree 10-12 m hg. Flowers white. Common. Codominante of 2 forest stratum.

No VH 3058 22.03.1997

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96)

Collectors: L. Averyanov, N.Q. Binh, P.K. Loc

Rhododendron sp.

S. Vietnam, Prov. Lam Dong, distr. Lac Duong, municipalite Da Chay, 29 km to NE from Dalat city. Primary mixed cloud forest with Fokienia

hodginsii on peaks of Bi Dup ridge at 2150 m alt. in 1.5 km to N from main peak of mt system (N 12° 06', E 108° 39'). Tree 5-7 m hg. Flowers white. Common. Codominante of 2 forest stratum on tops of ridge at 2100 m alt.

No VH 4469 01.05.1997

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96)

Collectors: L. Averyanov, N.Q. Binh, N.T. Hiep, P.K. Loc, P. Lowry

Rhododendron sp.

S. Vietnam, Prov. Lam Dong, distr. Lac Duong, municipalite Da Chay, 32.5 km to NE from Dalat city. Closed primary broadleaved mt forest

along mt ridge in 5-6 km to NNW from main Bi Dup peak at 1800-1900 m alt. (N 12° 07', E 108° 41'). Epiphytic shrub up to 1.5 m hg on high trees, mostly on Fokienia. Common.

No VH 3340 29.03.1997

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96)

Collectors: L. Averyanov, N.Q. Binh, P.K. Loc

Rhododendron sp.

S. Vietnam, Prov. Lam Dong, 29 km to NE from Dalat city, distr. Lac Duong, municipalite Da Chay. Primary mixed cloud forest with Fokienia hodginsii on peaks of Bi Dup ridge at 2150 m alt. in 1.5 km to N from main peak of mt system (N 12° 06', E 108° 39'). Tree 10-12 m hg. Flowers white. Common. Codominante of 2 forest stratum.

No VH 3049 22.03.1997

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96)

Collectors: L. Averyanov, N.Q. Binh, P.K. Loc

Rhododendron sp.

S. Vietnam, Prov. Lam Dong, distr. Lac Duong, municipalite Da Chay, 32.5 km to NE from Dalat city (N 12° 07', E 108° 41'). Very old open

secondary cloud mossy mixed forest with domination of Pinus kesiya, Lyonia sp. and Lithocarpus sp. along ridge on NNW macroslope

of Bi Dup mt system at 1700-1800 m alt. Epiphyte shrub up to 1 m hg. Not rare.

No VH 3308 28.03.1997

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96)

Collectors: L. Averyanov, N.Q. Binh, P.K. Loc

Fam. Ericaceae Juss.

Vaccinium sp. ?

S. Vietnam, Prov. Kontum. Open Pinus khasya forest at 1100 m alt. on S slope of mountain system between Dak Poko and Dak Mek rivers.

Shrub up to 4 m high.

No VH 966 28.03.1995

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5094-93)

Participants: L. Averyanov, N.T. Ban, A. Budantzev, L. Budantzev, N.T. Hiep, D.D. Huyen, P.K. Loc, G. Yakovlev

Rhododendron monlmainense Hook. f.

S. Vietnam, Prov. Lam Dong, distr. Lac Duong, municipalite Da Chay, vicinities Klong Lanh village, 32 km to NNE from Dalat city (N 12°

08', E 108° 39'). Old secondary dry evergreen broadleaved mt forest rich in primary elements at 1500-1550 m alt. in 8-10 km from Bi Dup

main peak to the W. Tree about 15 m hg along mt stream. Flowers pink with yellow marks on central petal. Not common.

No VH 3720 06.04.1997

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96)

Collectors: L. Averyanov, N.Q. Binh

Rhododendron irroratum Franch. var. kontumense (Sleum.) Chamb.

S. Vietnam, Prov. Lam Dong, 29 km to NE from Dalat city, distr. Lac Duong, municipalite Da Chay. Primary mixed cloud forest with Fokienia hodginsii on peaks of Bi Dup ridge at 2150 m alt. in 1.5 km to N from main peak of mt system (N 12° 06', E 108° 39'). Tree 10-12 m hg. Very common. Codominante of 2 forest stratum.

No VH 3052 22.03.1997

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96)

Collectors: L. Averyanov, N.Q. Binh, P.K. Loc

Rhododendron irroratum Franch. var. kontumense (Sleum.) Chamb.

S. Vietnam, Prov. Lam Dong, distr. Lac Duong, municipalite Da Chay, 29 km to NE from Dalat city. Primary mixed cloud forest with Fokienia

hodginsii on peaks of Bi Dup ridge at 2150 m alt. in 1.5 km to N from main peak of mt system (N 12° 06', E 108° 39'). Tree 6-8 m hg. Flowers white. Common.

No VH 4484 01.05.1997

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96)

Collectors: L. Averyanov, N.Q. Binh, N.T. Hiep, P.K. Loc, P. Lowry

Vaccinium vietnamensis Smitinand et Phamhoang

S. Vietnam, Prov. Ninh Thuan, distr. Ninh Son, municipalite Phuoc Binh, 37 km to NE from Dalat city. Closed primary broadleaved mt

forest on E macroslope of Gia Rinh mt. ridge at 1600-1800 m alt. (N 12° 06', E 108° 43'). Epiphytic shrub up to 1.5 m hg on high trees. Not common.

No VH 3496 01.04.1997

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96)

Collectors: L. Averyanov, N.Q. Binh, P.K. Loc

Vaccinium vietnamensis Smitinand et Phamhoang

S. Vietnam, Prov. Lam Dong, distr. Lac Duong, municipalite Da Chay, 40 km to NE from Dalat city. Closed primary very wet broadleaved forest

along stream canyon on SW macroslope of Hon Giao mt. ridge at 1600-1700 m alt. (N 12° 11', E 108° 43'). Epiphytic shrub 1-1.5 m hg. Not rare.

No VH 4393 26.04.1997

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96)

Collectors: L. Averyanov, N.Q. Binh, N.T. Hiep

Vaccinium jevidalianum Smitinand et Phamhoang

S. Vietnam, Prov. Lam Dong, distr. Lac Duong, municipalite Da Chay, 29 km to NE from Dalat city. Primary mixed cloud forest with Fokienia

hodginsii on peaks of Bi Dup ridge at 2150 m alt. in 1.5 km to N from main peak of mt system (N 12° 06', E 108° 39'). Epiphytic shrub 0.5-1 m hg. Rare.

No VH 4470 01.05.1997

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96)

Collectors: L. Averyanov, N.Q. Binh, N.T. Hiep, P.K. Loc, P. Lowry

Vaccinium viscifolium King et Gamble

S. Vietnam, Prov. Lam Dong, distr. Lac Duong, municipalite Da Chay, 29 km to NE from Dalat city. Primary mixed cloud forest with Fokienia

hodginsii on peaks of Bi Dup ridge at 2150 m alt. in 1.5 km to N from main peak of mt system (N 12° 06', E 108° 39'). Tree 8-12 m hg. Flowers white. Very common. Codominante of 2 forest stratum on tops of ridge at 2100 m alt.

No VH 4468 01.05.1997

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96)

Collectors: L. Averyanov, N.Q. Binh, N.T. Hiep, P.K. Loc, P. Lowry

Vaccinium viscifolium King et Gamble

S. Vietnam, Prov. Lam Dong, distr. Lac Duong, municipalite Da Chay and Prov. Khanh Hoa, distr. Khanh Son boundary region, 41 km to NE from Dalat city. Primary closed broadleaved cloud forest on tops of Nui Hon Giao ridge at 1950-2050 m alt. (N 12° 11', E 108° 43').

Tree 5-8 (12) m hg. Flowers pale-green. Not rare.

No VH 4253 23.04.1997

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96)

Vaccinium viscifolium King et Gamble

S. Vietnam, Prov. Lam Dong, 29 km to NE from Dalat city, distr. Lac Duong, municipalite Da Chay. Primary mixed cloud forest with Fokienia hodginsii on peaks of Bi Dup ridge at 2150 m alt. in 1.5 km to N from main peak of mt system (N 12° 06', E 108° 39'). Tree 10-12 m hg. Flowers pale green. Common. Codominante of 2 forest stratum.

Vaccinium sprengelii (G.Don) Sleum.

S. Vietnam, Prov. Lam Dong, distr. Lac Duong, municipalite Da Chay, 29 km to NEE from Dalat city. Open wet coastal sands among large granite rocks along mt river on W macroslope of Bi Dup mt system at 1450 m alt. (N 12° 08', E 108° 39'). Treelet 3-4 (6) m hg. Fruits purplish. Not rare.

No VH 3991 16.04.1997

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96)

Collectors: L. Averyanov, N.Q. Binh

Vaccinium sprengelii (G.Don) Sleum.

S. Vietnam, Prov. Lam Dong, distr. Lac Duong, municipalite Da Chay, vicinities Klong Lanh village, 31 km to NE from Dalat city. Old open

evergreen broadleaved secondary forest rich in primary elements along mt river on NW macroslope of Bi Dup mt system at 1450-1500 m alt.

(N 12º 08', E 108º 39'). Treelet or tree up to 6 m hg. Flowers pale light green. Common.

No VH 4533 03.05.1997

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96)

Collectors: L. Averyanov, N.Q. Binh, N.T. Hiep, P.K. Loc, P. Lowry

Vaccinium sprengelii (G.Don) Sleum.

S. Vietnam, Prov. Lam Dong, 14 km to NNW from Dalat city (N 12° 05', E 108° 22'). Open mixed forest with Pinus kesiya at 1740-1760 m alt.

Tree about 3-4 m hg. Flowers pink. Not rare.

No VH 2518 11.03.1997

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96)

Collectors: L. Averyanov, N.Q. Binh, N.V. Duy, P.K. Loc

Vaccinium sprengelii (G.Don) Sleum.

S. Vietnam, Prov. Lam Dong, distr. Lac Duong, municipalite Da Chay, 26-28 km to NE from Dalat city. Old open secondary dry coniferous mt

forest with domination of Pinus kesiya at 1500-1700 m alt. in 8-10 km from Bi Dup main peak to the NW (N 12° 07', E 108° 36').

Tree up to 10 m hg. Common. Often codominante of 2 forest stratum.

No VH 3816 10.04.1997

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96)

Collectors: L. Averyanov, N.Q. Binh

Vaccinium bracteatum Thunb.

S. Vietnam, Prov. Lam Dong, distr. Lac Duong, municipalite Da Chay, 26-28 km to NE from Dalat city. Old open secondary dry coniferous mt

forest with domination of Pinus kesiya at 1500-1700 m alt. in 8-10 km from Bi Dup main peak to the NW (N 12° 07', E 108° 36').

Shrub 0.5-3 m hg. Flowers light green, fruits red. Common.

No VH 3858 11.04.1997

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96)

Collectors: L. Averyanov, N.Q. Binh

Vaccinium vietnamensis Smitinand et Phamhoang

S. Vietnam, Prov. Lam Dong, distr. Lac Duong, municipalite Da Chay, 35 km to NE from Dalat city. Closed primary broadleaved evergreen mt

forest with Pinus krempfii on W macroslope of Gia Rinh mt. ridge at 1700-1800 m alt. (N 12° 09', E 108° 41'). Epiphytic shrub up to 1.5 m hg. Flowers pale green. Not rare.

No VH 4050 18.04.1997

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96)

Collectors: L. Averyanov, N.Q. Binh, P.K. Loc

Vaccinium vietnamensis Smitinand et Phamhoang

S. Vietnam, Prov. Lam Dong, distr. Lac Duong, municipalite Da Chay, 35 km to NE from Dalat city. Closed primary broadleaved evergreen mt

forest with Pinus krempfii on W macroslope of Gia Rinh mt. ridge at 1700-1800 m alt. (N 12° 09', E 108° 41'). Epiphytic shrub up to 1.5 m hg. Flowers pale green. Not rare.

No VH 4049 18.04.1997

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96)

Collectors: L. Averyanov, N.Q. Binh, P.K. Loc

Vaccinium vietnamensis Smitinand et Phamhoang

S. Vietnam, Prov. Lam Dong, distr. Lac Duong, municipalite Da Chay, 32.5 km to NE from Dalat city. Closed primary broadleaved mt forest

along very wet deep stream canyon on NNW macroslope of Bi Dup mt system in 6-7 km to NNW from main peak at 1600-1700 m alt.

(N 12° 07', E 108° 41'). Epiphyte shrub on high trees up to 1.5 m hg. Not common.

No VH 3444 30.03.1997

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96)

Collectors: L. Averyanov, N.Q. Binh, P.K. Loc

Vaccinium vietnamensis Smitinand et Phamhoang

S. Vietnam, Prov. Lam Dong, distr. Lac Duong, municipalite Da Chay, 32.5 km to NE from Dalat city (N 12° 07', E 108° 41'). Very old open

secondary cloud mossy mixed forest with domination of Pinus kesiya, Lyonia sp. and Lithocarpus sp. along ridge on NNW macroslope

of Bi Dup mt system at 1700-1800 m alt. Tree about 5 m hg. Not common.

No VH 3305 28.03.1997

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96)

Collectors: L. Averyanov, N.Q. Binh, P.K. Loc