Herbarium LE - Specimens

Orchidaceae

Arundina graminifolia (D.Don) Hochr.

Lam Dong Province, Da Lat City area, Golden Stream (Suoi Vang) near Ankroet hydropower station, mixed and pine coniferous forest at elev. about 1500 m a.s.l. Terrestrial and lithophytic herb to 1.5 m tall on open stream rocks and on steep stream rocky slopes. Flowers white, lip apex purple. Not rare.

31 May 2022, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, Nguyen Van Canh, Truong Ba Vuong, Nguyen Huu Cuong, AL 1345 (photo only).

FLORA OF VIETNAM

Orchidaceae

Corybas geminigibbus J.J. Sm.

Lam Dong Province, Da Lat City area, Golden Stream (Suoi Vang) near Ankroet hydropower station, mixed and pine coniferous forest at elev. about 1500 m a.s.l. Terrestrial and lithophytic tuberiferous herb on mossy rocks along shady steep stream slopes. Extremely rare.

31 May 2022, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, Nguyen Van Khang, Truong Ba Vuong, Nguyen Huu Cuong, AL 1344 (photo only).

Convallariaceae

Peliosanthes teta Andrews s.l.

Da Nang Province. Collected by Nguyen Van Canh.

Herbarium prepared on the base of cultivated plant in 30 05 2022, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL 1304. Flowers dull olive greenish, rachis dark violet.

Flowers twice smaller than in typical plants

Convallariaceae

Ophiopogon intermedius D.Don

Lam Dong Province, Dalat Town area, secondary open grassy old coniferous forest and woodlands derived from old Pinus kesiya plantation at elevation 1300-1400 m a.s.l. Terrestrial clustering herb. Flowers white, tepals inside with pale purple violet marks, anthers light yellow

green. Locally very common.

31 May 2022, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, Nguyen Van Khang, Truong Ba Vuong, Nguyen Huu Cuong, AL 1303.

Orchidaceae

Cymbidium nanulum Y.S.Wu & S.C.Chen?

Lam Dong Province, Dalat Town area, secondary open grassy old coniferous forest and woodlands derived from old Pinus kesiya plantation at elevation 1300-1400 m a.s.l. Ephemeroid herb forming leaves after anthesis, with fruiting stems to 35 cm tall and very thick roots on short vertical rhizome. Rare.

31 May 2022, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, Nguyen Van Khang, Truong Ba Vuong, Nguyen Huu Cuong, AL 1301.

Orchidaceae

Cymbidium macrorhizon Lindl.

Lam Dong Province, Dalat Town area, secondary open grassy old coniferous forest and woodlands derived from old Pinus kesiya plantation at elevation 1300-1400 m a.s.l. Erect terrestrial achlorophyllous aphyllous herb with inflorescences to 30 cm tall and thick rhizome to 25 cm long on steep grassy slope. Flowers white, sepals and petals with broad red median stripe, lip with many red spots, keels white, column white at front with longitudinal red streaks, Anther light yellowish. Very rare (the square of alone found of population less than 500 m2).

31 May 2022, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, Nguyen Van Khang, Truong Ba Vuong, Nguyen Huu Cuong, AL 1300.

Orchidaceae

Cymbidium macrorhizon Lindl.

Lam Dong Province, Dalat Town area, secondary open grassy old coniferous forest and woodlands derived from old Pinus kesiya plantation at elevation 1300-1400 m a.s.l. Erect terrestrial achlorophyllous aphyllous herb with inflorescences to 30 cm tall and thick rhizome to 25 cm long on steep grassy slope. Flowers white, sepals and petals with broad red median stripe, lip with many red spots, keels white, column white at front with longitudinal red streaks, Anther light yellowish. Very rare (the square of alone found of population less than 500 m2).

31 May 2022, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, Nguyen Van Khang, Truong Ba Vuong, Nguyen Huu Cuong, AL 1300.

Orchidaceae

Trichoglottis retusa Blume

Photo made in 29 May 2022 by L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh and T. Maisak from wild collected plants cultivated in Nguyen Van Canh garden originated from Dak Lak Province, N.V. Canh s.n. Sepals and petals yellow with brown marks, lip white.

29 05 2022, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL 1343 (photo only).

Orchidaceae

Thunia alba (Lindl.) Rchb.f.

Photo made in 29 May 2022 by L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh and T. Maisak from wild collected plants cultivated in Nguyen Van Canh garden originated from Lam Dong Province, N.V. Canh s.n. Flowers white, lip with yellow center.

29 05 2022, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL 1342 (photo only).

Orchidaceae

Phaius duongiae Aver., V.C.Nguyen & Vuong

Photo made in 29 May 2022 by L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh and T. Maisak from wild collected plants cultivated in Nguyen Van Canh garden originated from Da Nang City Area, Hoa Vang District, N.V. Canh s.n. Flowers white, lip with yellow spot at center.

29 05 2022, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL 1341.

Lowiaceae

Orchidantha foetida Jenjitt. & K.Larsen

Herbarium prepared on 29 May 2022 by L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh and T. Maisak from wild collected plants cultivated in Nguyen Van Canh garden originated from Dong Nai Province, Cat Tien National Park, N.V. Canh s.n. Flowers with strong unpleasant smell, pale yellow, median tepal with dark brown center.

29 05 2022, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL 1340.

Initial location (Dak Lak Province) was incorrect (verified by Nguyen Van Canh)

Orchidaceae

Micropera sp.

Herbarium prepared in 29 May 2022 by L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh and T. Maisak from wild collected plants cultivated in Nguyen Van Canh garden originated from Dak Lak Province, N.V. Canh s.n. Flowers pink, tepals with purple marks, lip base and side lobes purple, column purple, anther pale yellow.

29 05 2022, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL 1339.

Orchidaceae

Liparis nervosa (Thunb.) Lindl.

Herbarium prepared in 29 May 2022 by L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh and T. Maisak from wild collected plants cultivated in Nguyen Van Canh garden originated from Dak Lak Province, N.V. Canh s.n. Flowers olive brownish, column light green.

29 05 2022, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL 1338.

Asclepiadaceae

Hoya sp. nov.?

Photo made in 29 May 2022 by L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh and T. Maisak from wild collected plants cultivated in Nguyen Van Canh garden originated from Dak Lak Province, N.V. Canh s.n. Flowers white, corona purple, leaves grassy green variegate with light greenish tessellated spots.

29 05 2022, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL 1337 (photo).

Asclepiadaceae

Hoya sp. nov.?

Herbarium prepared in 29 May 2022 by L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh and T. Maisak from wild collected plants cultivated in Nguyen Van Canh garden originated from Dak Lak Province, N.V. Canh s.n. Flowers light ochre yellow, corona purple, leaves very fleshy, rigid.

29 05 2022, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL 1336.

Orchidaceae

Eulophia nuda Lindl.

Photo made in 29 May 2022 by L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh and T. Maisak from wild collected plants cultivated in Nguyen Van Canh garden originated from Dak Lak Province, N.V. Canh s.n. Flowers purple, lip with yellow center.

29 05 2022, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL 1335 (photo only).

Costaceae

Parahellenia trongduyii Juan Chen, V.C.Nguyen, K.S.Nguyen & N.H.Xia

Photo made on 29 May 2022 by L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh and T. Maisak from wild collected plants cultivated in Nguyen Van Canh garden originated from Dak Lak Province, Krong Bong District, Chu Yang Sinh National Park, Yang Mao Commune, grows along banks of small streams, alt. 700‒900 m, N.V. Canh s.n. Flowers light yellow, center of median tepal bright orange.

29 05 2022, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL 1334.

Orchidaceae

Brachycorythis helferi (Rchb.f.) Summerh

Photo made in 29 May 2022 by L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh and T. Maisak from wild collected plants cultivated in Nguyen Van Canh garden originated from Dak Lak Province, N.V. Canh s.n. Flowers white, tepals and spur with violet tint, lip at the base yellow.

29 05 2022, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL 1333 (photo only).

Begoniaceae

Begonia sp. nov.?

Photo made in 29 May 2022 by L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh and T. Maisak from wild collected plants cultivated in Nguyen Van Canh garden originated from Son La Province, N.V. Canh s.n. Flowers greenish, anthers yellow.

29 05 2022, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL 1332 (photo only).

Gesneriaceae

Boeica sp.

Herbarium prepared in 29 May 2022 by L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh and T. Maisak from wild collected plants cultivated in Nguyen Van Canh garden originated from Dak Lak Province, Lak District, N.V. Canh s.n. Flowers odorless, white, anthers yellow.

29 05 2022, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL 1305.

Orchidaceae

Cleisostoma lecongkietii Tich & Aver.⁣

Plant cultivated in Da Lat Town, origin unknown.

01 July 2022, 01 July 2022, Truong Ba Vuong, Hoang Manh Dat, BV 1530.

All photos © - Truong Ba Vuong

Betulaceae

Carpinus pubescens

Lao Cai Prov., Sapa Distr., the territory of Hoang Lien National Park allied to Sapa Town, route to Ham Rong mountain, around point N 22º20’02’’ E 103º50’55”, elevation 1600-1680 m a.s.l. Humid mossy secondary forest and scrub on very steep slopes of mountain composed with solid marble-like highly eroded limestone on the territory of town botanical garden. Tree to 10 m tall on top of limestone mountain peaks. Common.

26 May 2022, L. Averyanov, Tran Huy Thai, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, VR 1829 (photo only).

All photos © - L. Averyanov, K.S. Nguyen

Polypodiaceae s.l.

Leptochilus sp.

Lao Cai Prov., Sapa Distr., the territory of Hoang Lien National Park allied to Sapa Town, route to Ham Rong mountain, around point N 22º20’02’’ E 103º50’55”, elevation 1600-1680 m a.s.l. Humid mossy secondary forest and scrub on very steep slopes of mountain composed with solid marble-like highly eroded limestone on the territory of town botanical garden. Epiphytic and lithophytic fern on shady humid mossy rocky slope. Not rare.

26 May 2022, L. Averyanov, Tran Huy Thai, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, VR 1828 (photo only).

All photos © - L. Averyanov, K.S. Nguyen

Orchidaceae

Pholidota yunnanensis Rolfe

Lao Cai Prov., Sapa Distr., the territory of Hoang Lien National Park allied to Sapa Town, route to Ham Rong mountain, around point N 22º20’02’’ E 103º50’55”, elevation 1600-1680 m a.s.l. Humid mossy secondary forest and scrub on very steep slopes of mountain composed with solid marble-like highly eroded limestone on the territory of town botanical garden. Lithophytic herb on open mossy cliff. Flowers light pinkish to almost white. Not rare.

26 May 2022, L. Averyanov, Tran Huy Thai, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, VR 1827 (photo only).

All photos © - L. Averyanov, K.S. Nguyen

Orchidaceae

Thunia alba Rchb.f.

Lao Cai Prov., Sapa Distr., the territory of Hoang Lien National Park allied to Sapa Town, route to Ham Rong mountain, around point N 22º20’02’’ E 103º50’55”, elevation 1600-1680 m a.s.l. Humid mossy secondary forest and scrub on very steep slopes of mountain composed with solid marble-like highly eroded limestone on the territory of town botanical garden. Lithophytic herb on open mossy cliff. Rare.

26 May 2022, L. Averyanov, Tran Huy Thai, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, VR 1826 (photo only).

All photos © - L. Averyanov, K.S. Nguyen

Orchidaceae

Malaxis acuminata D.Don

Lao Cai Prov., Sapa Distr., the territory of Hoang Lien National Park allied to Sapa Town, route to Ham Rong mountain, around point N 22º20’02’’ E 103º50’55”, elevation 1600-1680 m a.s.l. Humid mossy secondary forest and scrub on very steep slopes of mountain composed with solid marble-like highly eroded limestone on the territory of town botanical garden. Terrestrial and lithophytic herb on shady steep rocky slope. Locally common.

26 May 2022, L. Averyanov, Tran Huy Thai, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, VR 1825 (photo only).

All photos © - L. Averyanov, K.S. Nguyen

Rosaceae

Rubus sp.

Lao Cai Prov., Sapa Distr., the territory of Hoang Lien National Park allied to Sapa Town, route to Ham Rong mountain, around point N 22º20’02’’ E 103º50’55”, elevation 1600-1680 m a.s.l. Humid mossy secondary forest and scrub on very steep slopes of mountain composed with solid marble-like highly eroded limestone on the territory of town botanical garden. Climbing shrub to 1.5 m tall. Flowers white. Common.

26 May 2022, L. Averyanov, Tran Huy Thai, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, VR 1824a (photo only).

All photos © - L. Averyanov, K.S. Nguyen

Gesneriaceae

Primula chapaensis Gagnep.?

Lao Cai Prov., Sapa Distr., the territory of Hoang Lien National Park allied to Sapa Town, route to Ham Rong mountain, around point N 22º20’02’’ E 103º50’55”, elevation 1600-1680 m a.s.l. Humid mossy secondary forest and scrub on very steep slopes of mountain composed with solid marble-like highly eroded limestone on the territory of town botanical garden. Terrestrial and lithophytic herb on shady steep rocky slope. Locally common.

26 May 2022, L. Averyanov, Tran Huy Thai, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, VR 1824.

All photos © - L. Averyanov, K.S. Nguyen

Ranunculaceae

Thalictrum ichangense Lecoyer. ex Oliv.

Lao Cai Prov., Sapa Distr., the territory of Hoang Lien National Park allied to Sapa Town, route to Ham Rong mountain, around point N 22º20’02’’ E 103º50’55”, elevation 1600-1680 m a.s.l. Humid mossy secondary forest and scrub on very steep slopes of mountain composed with solid marble-like highly eroded limestone on the territory of town botanical garden. Terrestrial and lithophytic herb to 0.4 m tall in open mossy rocks and cliffs. Leaves green to brown. Flowers white (or rarely light pink). Not rare.

26 May 2022, L. Averyanov, Tran Huy Thai, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, VR 1823.

All photos © - L. Averyanov, K.S. Nguyen

Myrsinaceae

Ardisia sp.

Lao Cai Prov., Sapa Distr., the territory of Hoang Lien National Park allied to Sapa Town, route to Ham Rong mountain, around point N 22º20’02’’ E 103º50’55”, elevation 1600-1680 m a.s.l. Humid mossy secondary forest and scrub on very steep slopes of mountain composed with solid marble-like highly eroded limestone on the territory of town botanical garden. Treelet to 3 m tall among shady mossy limestone rocks. Flowers white. Not common.

26 May 2022, L. Averyanov, Tran Huy Thai, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, VR 1822.

All photos © - L. Averyanov, K.S. Nguyen

Gesneriaceae

Petrocosmea sp.

Lao Cai Prov., Sapa Distr., the territory of Hoang Lien National Park allied to Sapa Town, route to Ham Rong mountain, around point N 22º20’02’’ E 103º50’55”, elevation 1600-1680 m a.s.l. Humid mossy secondary forest and scrub on very steep slopes of mountain composed with solid marble-like highly eroded limestone on the territory of town botanical garden.

Lithophytic rosulate herb in crevices of vertical shady mossy limestone cliff. Not common.

26 May 2022, L. Averyanov, Tran Huy Thai, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, VR 1821.

All photos © - L. Averyanov, K.S. Nguyen

Primulaceae

Lysimachia nummularia L.?

Lao Cai Prov., Sapa Distr., the territory of Hoang Lien National Park allied to Sapa Town, route to Ham Rong mountain, around point N 22º20’02’’ E 103º50’55”, elevation 1600-1680 m a.s.l. Humid mossy secondary forest and scrub on very steep slopes of mountain composed with solid marble-like highly eroded limestone on the territory of town botanical garden. Creeping terrestrial herb. Flowers bright yellow. Not common.

26 May 2022, L. Averyanov, Tran Huy Thai, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, VR 1820a.

All photos © - L. Averyanov, K.S. Nguyen

Primulaceae

Lysimachia petelotii Merr. aff.

Lao Cai Prov., Sapa Distr., the territory of Hoang Lien National Park allied to Sapa Town, route to Ham Rong mountain, around point N 22º20’02’’ E 103º50’55”, elevation 1600-1680 m a.s.l. Humid mossy secondary forest and scrub on very steep slopes of mountain composed with solid marble-like highly eroded limestone on the territory of town botanical garden. Terrestrial and lithophytic herb to 0.4 m tall in shady places between limestone rocks. Flowers bright yellow. Occasional.

26 May 2022, L. Averyanov, Tran Huy Thai, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, VR 1820.

All photos © - L. Averyanov, K.S. Nguyen

Rubiaceae

Ophiorrhiza sp.

Lao Cai Prov., Sapa Distr., the territory of Hoang Lien National Park allied to Sapa Town, route to Ham Rong mountain, around point N 22º20’02’’ E 103º50’55”, elevation 1600-1680 m a.s.l. Humid mossy secondary forest and scrub on very steep slopes of mountain composed with solid marble-like highly eroded limestone on the territory of town botanical garden.

Terrestrial and lithophytic herb to 1 m tall in shady places between limestone rocks. Occasional.

26 May 2022, L. Averyanov, Tran Huy Thai, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, VR 1819.

All photos © - L. Averyanov, K.S. Nguyen

Araceae

Sauromatum horsfieldii Miq.

Lao Cai Prov., Sapa Distr., the territory of Hoang Lien National Park allied to Sapa Town, route to Ham Rong mountain, around point N 22º20’02’’ E 103º50’55”, elevation 1600-1680 m a.s.l. Humid mossy secondary forest and scrub on very steep slopes of mountain composed with solid marble-like highly eroded limestone on the territory of town botanical garden. Terrestrial and lithophytic herb in shady places between limestone rocks. Spathe outside olive green. Common.

26 May 2022, L. Averyanov, Tran Huy Thai, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, VR 1818.

All photos © - L. Averyanov, K.S. Nguyen

Convallariaceae

Ophiopogon intermedius D.Don

Lao Cai Prov., Sapa Distr., the territory of Hoang Lien National Park allied to Sapa Town, route to Ham Rong mountain, around point N 22º20’02’’ E 103º50’55”, elevation 1600-1680 m a.s.l.

Humid mossy secondary forest and scrub on very steep slopes of mountain composed with solid marble-like highly eroded limestone on the territory of town botanical garden. Terrestrial and lithophytic herb in shady places between limestone rocks. Flowers light violet to almost white, anthers light greenish. Common. 26 May 2022, L. Averyanov, Tran Huy Thai, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, VR 1817.

All photos © - L. Averyanov, K.S. Nguyen

Gesneriaceae

Paraboea sp. nov.?

Lao Cai Prov., Sapa Distr., the territory of Hoang Lien National Park allied to Sapa Town, route to Ham Rong mountain, around point N 22º20’02’’ E 103º50’55”, elevation 1600-1680 m a.s.l. Humid mossy secondary forest and scrub on very steep slopes of mountain composed with solid marble-like highly eroded limestone on the territory of town botanical garden. Lithophytic herb in crevice of shady limestone cliff. Flowers dark violet, anthers white. Not common.

26 May 2022, L. Averyanov, Tran Huy Thai, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, VR 1816.

All photos © - L. Averyanov, K.S. Nguyen

Convallariaceae

Ophiopogon pingbienensis F.T.Wang & L.K.Dai

Lao Cai Prov., Sapa Distr., the territory of Hoang Lien National Park allied to Sapa Town, route to Ham Rong mountain, around point N 22º20’02’’ E 103º50’55”, elevation 1600-1680 m a.s.l. Humid mossy secondary forest and scrub on very steep slopes of mountain composed with solid marble-like highly eroded limestone on the territory of town botanical garden. Terrestrial and lithophytic herb in shady placed between mossy rocks. Flowers light violet, anthers light greenish. Locally common.

26 May 2022, L. Averyanov, Tran Huy Thai, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, VR 1815.

All photos © - L. Averyanov, K.S. Nguyen

Asteraceae

Lactuca sp. s.l.

Lao Cai Prov., Sapa Distr., the territory of Hoang Lien National Park allied to Sapa Town, route to Ham Rong mountain, around point N 22º20’02’’ E 103º50’55”, elevation 1600-1680 m a.s.l. Humid mossy secondary forest and scrub on very steep slopes of mountain composed with solid marble-like highly eroded limestone on the territory of town botanical garden. Erect terrestrial and lithophytic herb to 1.5 m tall on shady rocky slope. Flowers light violet. Common.

26 May 2022, L. Averyanov, Tran Huy Thai, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, VR 1814.

All photos © - L. Averyanov, K.S. Nguyen

Convallariaceae

Tupistra fungilliformis F.T.Wang & S.Yun Liang

Lao Cai Prov., Sapa Distr., the territory of Hoang Lien National Park allied to Sapa Town, route to Ham Rong mountain, around point N 22º20’02’’ E 103º50’55”, elevation 1600-1680 m a.s.l. nHumid mossy secondary forest and scrub on very steep slopes of mountain composed with solid marble-like highly eroded limestone on the territory of town botanical garden. Lithophytic herb on top of large mossy limestone rock. Not common.

26 May 2022, L. Averyanov, Tran Huy Thai, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, VR 1813.

All photos © - L. Averyanov, K.S. Nguyen

Convallariaceae

Tupistra wattii Hook.f.

Lao Cai Prov., Sapa Distr., the territory of Hoang Lien National Park allied to Sapa Town, route to Ham Rong mountain, around point N 22º20’02’’ E 103º50’55”, elevation 1600-1680 m a.s.l. Humid mossy secondary forest and scrub on very steep slopes of mountain composed with solid marble-like highly eroded limestone on the territory of town botanical garden. Terrestrial and lithophytic herb in shady place between limestone rocks. Common.

26 May 2022, L. Averyanov, Tran Huy Thai, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, VR 1812.

All photos © - L. Averyanov, K.S. Nguyen

Urticaceae

Elatostema sp.

Lao Cai Prov., Sapa Distr., the territory of Hoang Lien National Park allied to Sapa Town, route to Ham Rong mountain, around point N 22º20’02’’ E 103º50’55”, elevation 1600-1680 m a.s.l. Humid mossy secondary forest and scrub on very steep slopes of mountain composed with solid marble-like highly eroded limestone on the territory of town botanical garden. Lithophytic herb on shady mossy limestone cliff. Flowers pale reddish. Occasional.

26 May 2022, L. Averyanov, Tran Huy Thai, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, VR 1811.

All photos © - L. Averyanov, K.S. Nguyen

Araceae

Arisaema sp.

Lao Cai Prov., Sapa Distr., the territory of Hoang Lien National Park allied to Sapa Town, route to Ham Rong mountain, around point N 22º20’02’’ E 103º50’55”, elevation 1600-1680 m a.s.l. Humid mossy secondary forest and scrub on very steep slopes of mountain composed with solid marble-like highly eroded limestone on the territory of town botanical garden.Terrestrial and lithophytic herb in shady mossy place between mossy limestone rocks. Spathe olive green with brown stripes. Common.

26 May 2022, L. Averyanov, Tran Huy Thai, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, VR 1810.

All photos © - L. Averyanov, K.S. Nguyen

Orchidaceae

Tropidia angulosa (Lindl.) Blume,

Lao Cai Prov., Sapa Distr., the territory of Hoang Lien National Park allied to Sapa Town, route to Ham Rong mountain, around point N 22º20’02’’ E 103º50’55”, elevation 1600-1680 m a.s.l. Humid mossy secondary forest and scrub on very steep slopes of mountain composed with solid marble-like highly eroded limestone on the territory of town botanical garden. Terrestrial herb in grassy open place between mossy limestone rocks. Flowers white, lip yellow. Not common.

26 May 2022, L. Averyanov, Tran Huy Thai, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, VR 1809.

All photos © - L. Averyanov, K.S. Nguyen

Orchidaceae

Goodyera schlechtendaliana Rchb.f.

Lao Cai Prov., Sapa Distr., the territory of Hoang Lien National Park allied to Sapa Town, route to Ham Rong mountain, around point N 22º20’02’’ E 103º50’55”, elevation 1600-1680 m a.s.l. Humid mossy secondary forest and scrub on very steep slopes of mountain composed with solid marble-like highly eroded limestone on the territory of town botanical garden. Terrestrial and lithophytic herb on open mossy limestone rocks. Occasional.

26 May 2022, L. Averyanov, Tran Huy Thai, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, VR 1808b (photo only).

All photos © - L. Averyanov, K.S. Nguyen

Orchidaceae

Dendrobium thyrsiflorum B.S.Williams

Lao Cai Prov., Sapa Distr., the territory of Hoang Lien National Park allied to Sapa Town, route to Ham Rong mountain, around point N 22º20’02’’ E 103º50’55”, elevation 1600-1680 m a.s.l. Humid mossy secondary forest and scrub on very steep slopes of mountain composed with solid marble-like highly eroded limestone on the territory of town botanical garde. Epiphyte on tall tree. Flowers yellow, lip orange. Not common.

26 May 2022, L. Averyanov, Tran Huy Thai, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, VR 1808a (photo only).

All photos © - L. Averyanov, K.S. Nguyen

Orchidaceae

Cymbidium lancifolium Hook.

Lao Cai Prov., Sapa Distr., the territory of Hoang Lien National Park allied to Sapa Town, route to Ham Rong mountain, around point N 22º20’02’’ E 103º50’55”, elevation 1600-1680 m a.s.l. Humid mossy secondary forest and scrub on very steep slopes of mountain composed with solid marble-like highly eroded limestone on the territory of town botanical garden. Terrestrial and lithophytic herb in shady place between mossy limestone rocks. Flowers white, tepals with purple median stripe, lip white with purple spots. Not common.

26 May 2022, L. Averyanov, Tran Huy Thai, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, VR 1808.

All photos © - L. Averyanov, K.S. Nguyen

Orchidaceae

Phaius flavus (Blume) Lindl.

Lao Cai Prov., Sapa Distr., the territory of Hoang Lien National Park allied to Sapa Town, route to Ham Rong mountain, around point N 22º20’02’’ E 103º50’55”, elevation 1600-1680 m a.s.l. Humid mossy secondary forest and scrub on very steep slopes of mountain composed with solid marble-like highly eroded limestone on the territory of town botanical garden. Terrestrial herb in shady place between mossy limestone rocks. Flowers pale yellow, lip yellow with orange-brown apical margin. Rare.

26 May 2022, L. Averyanov, Tran Huy Thai, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, VR 1807.

All photos © - L. Averyanov, K.S. Nguyen

Orchidaceae

Hygrochilus parishii

Dien Bien Prov., Muong Nhe Distr., Muong Nhe Natural Reserve, Chung Chai Municipality, near Doan Ket Bridge, around point about N22º17’16’’ E102º23’58”, elevation 550-650 m a.s.l. Secondary evergreen broad-leaved lowland forest on mountain slopes composed with sandstone at elevations 550–650 m a.s.l. Wild collected plant cultivated in village. Epiphyte on tall trees. Sepals and petals pale yellow, with many large brown spots, lip pale violet to almost white. Not rare.

24 May 2022, L. Averyanov, Tran Huy Thai, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, VR 1806.

All photos © - L. Averyanov, K.S. Nguyen

Orchidaceae

Eria lasiopetala (Willd.) Ormerod

Dien Bien Prov., Muong Nhe Distr., Muong Nhe Natural Reserve, Chung Chai Municipality, near Doan Ket Bridge, around point about N22º17’16’’ E102º23’58”, elevation 550-650 m a.s.l. Secondary evergreen broad-leaved lowland forest on mountain slopes composed with sandstone at elevations 550–650 m a.s.l. Wild collected plant cultivated in village. Epiphyte on tall trees. Sepals and petals pale yellow, lip almost white with red epichile. Not rare.

24 May 2022, L. Averyanov, Tran Huy Thai, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, VR 1805.

All photos © - L. Averyanov, K.S. Nguyen