Herbarium LE - Specimens

Acanthaceae

Strobilanthes 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. Shrub to 3 m tall in open place along road. Flowers pure white. Common.

09 May 2025, Cuong Huu Nguyen, Son Van Le, Ha Van Dang, Ly Van Nguyen, L. Averyanov, T. Maisak, AL4190 (NHC001).

Convallariaceae

Aspidistra sp.

Quang Nam Province, Nong Sơn District, Elephant Species and Habitat Conservation Area. Secondary dry evergreen broad-leaved forest on step mountain slopes composed by sandstone at elevation of about 200 m a.s.l. Terrestrial and lithophytic herb with creeping rhizome on shady rocky steep slope along small rocky river. Locally very common.

04 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4163.

Convallariaceae

Aspidistra locii Arnautov & Bogner

Quang Nam Province, Nong Sơn District, Elephant Species and Habitat Conservation Area. Secondary dry evergreen broad-leaved forest on step mountain slopes composed by sandstone at elevation of about 200 m a.s.l. Terrestrial and lithophytic herb with short stem supported by long rigid stilt roots on shady rocky steep slope along small rocky river. Locally common.

04 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4162.

Orchidaceae

Dendrobium hymenanthum Rchb.f.

Quang Nam Province, Nong Sơn District, Elephant Species and Habitat Conservation Area. Secondary dry evergreen broad-leaved forest on step mountain slopes composed by sandstone at elevation of about 200 m a.s.l. Clustering epiphyte on tall mossy trees along small rocky river. Flowers white. Common.

04 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4161.

Arecaceae

Licuala sp.

Quang Nam Province, Nong Sơn District, Elephant Species and Habitat Conservation Area. Secondary dry evergreen broad-leaved forest on step mountain slopes composed by sandstone at elevation of about 200 m a.s.l. Miniature palm to 0.8 m tall on rather open rocky steep slope along small rocky river. Occasional. Ornamental plant.

04 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4160.

Orchidaceae

Dendrobium terminale C.S.P.Parish & Rchb.f.

Quang Nam Province, Nong Sơn District, Elephant Species and Habitat Conservation Area. Secondary dry evergreen broad-leaved forest on step mountain slopes composed by sandstone at elevation of about 200 m a.s.l. Clustering epiphyte on tall mossy trees along small rocky river. Flowers pale yellowish pink. Common.

04 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4159.

Podocarpaceae

Podocarpus annamiensis N.E.Gray

Quang Nam Province, Nong Sơn District, Elephant Species and Habitat Conservation Area. Secondary dry evergreen broad-leaved forest on step mountain slopes composed by sandstone at elevation of about 200 m a.s.l. Tree to 10 m tall along small rocky river. Not common.

04 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4158.

Asclepiadaceae

Dischidia sp.

Quang Nam Province, Nong Sơn District, Elephant Species and Habitat Conservation Area. Secondary dry evergreen broad-leaved forest on step mountain slopes composed by sandstone at elevation of about 200 m a.s.l. Creeping epiphytic herbaceous vine to 3 m long on big trees along small rocky river. Flowers white. Common.

04 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4157.

Acanthaceae

Stauranthera sp.⁣?

Quang Nam Province, Nong Sơn District, Elephant Species and Habitat Conservation Area. Secondary dry evergreen broad-leaved forest on step mountain slopes composed by sandstone at elevation of about 200 m a.s.l. Terrestrial rosulate herb on shady cliff along small rocky river. Occasional.

04 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4156.

Asclepiadaceae

Dischidia sp.

Quang Nam Province, Nong Sơn District, Elephant Species and Habitat Conservation Area. Secondary dry evergreen broad-leaved forest on step mountain slopes composed by sandstone at elevation of about 200 m a.s.l. Creeping epiphytic herbaceous vine to 3 m long on big trees along small rocky river. Flowers red purple. Common.

04 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4155.

Gnetaceae

Gnetum sp.

Quang Nam Province, Nong Sơn District, Elephant Species and Habitat Conservation Area. Secondary dry evergreen broad-leaved forest on step mountain slopes composed by sandstone at elevation of about 200 m a.s.l. Woody vine about 10 m long on shady slope along small rocky river. Not rare.

04 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4154.

Orchidaceae

Bulbophyllum pecten-veneris (Gagnep.) Seidenf.

Quang Nam Province, Nong Sơn District, Elephant Species and Habitat Conservation Area. Secondary dry evergreen broad-leaved forest on step mountain slopes composed by sandstone at elevation of about 200 m a.s.l. Epiphyte and lithophyte on mossy trees and shady boulders along small rocky river. Flowers pale brown red. Not rare.

04 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4153.

Orchidaceae

Bulbophyllum lepidum (Blume) J.J.Sm.

Quang Nam Province, Nong Sơn District, Elephant Species and Habitat Conservation Area. Secondary dry evergreen broad-leaved forest on step mountain slopes composed by sandstone at elevation of about 200 m a.s.l. Epiphyte on mossy trees along small rocky river. Flowers pale yellowish brown. Not rare.

04 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4152.

Theaceae

Adinandra sp.

Quang Nam Province, Nong Sơn District, Elephant Species and Habitat Conservation Area. Secondary dry evergreen broad-leaved forest on step mountain slopes composed by sandstone at elevation of about 200 m a.s.l. Treelet to 1.5 m tall in open places along small rocky river. Flowers white, anther yellow. Locally common.

04 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4151.

Myrsinaceae

Ardisia sp.

Quang Nam Province, Nong Sơn District, Elephant Species and Habitat Conservation Area. Secondary dry evergreen broad-leaved forest on step mountain slopes composed by sandstone at elevation of about 200 m a.s.l. Treelet to 2 m tall in open places along small rocky river. Flowers pure light pink to pink purple. Locally common.

04 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4150.

Acanthaceae

Staurogyne sp.?

Quang Nam Province, Nong Sơn District, Elephant Species and Habitat Conservation Area. Secondary dry evergreen broad-leaved forest on step mountain slopes composed by sandstone at elevation of about 200 m a.s.l. Terrestrial and lithophytic rosulate herb on wet shady steep slopes of small rocky river. Flowers pure white. Locally very common.

04 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4149.

Araceae

Cryptocoryne sp.

Quang Nam Province, Nong Sơn District, Elephant Species and Habitat Conservation Area. Secondary dry evergreen broad-leaved forest on step mountain slopes composed by sandstone at elevation of about 200 m a.s.l. Riparian and aquatic rosulate herb in shallow water in open places of small rocky river. Not common.

04 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4148.

Selaginellaceae

Selaginella sp.

Quang Nam Province, Nong Sơn District, Elephant Species and Habitat Conservation Area. Secondary dry evergreen broad-leaved forest on step mountain slopes composed by sandstone at elevation of about 200 m a.s.l. Terrestrial herb on steep wet shady stream slope. Common.

04 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4147.

Orchidaceae

Didymoplexiopsis khiriwongensis Seidenf.

Quang Nam Province, Nong Sơn District, Elephant Species and Habitat Conservation Area. Secondary dry evergreen broad-leaved forest on step mountain slopes composed by sandstone at elevation of about 200 m a.s.l. Terrestrial achlorophyllous tuberiferous herb on stream slopes in open dry forest with bamboo. Flowers white. Rare

04 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4146.

Selaginellaceae

Selaginella sp.

Quang Nam Province, Nong Sơn District, Elephant Species and Habitat Conservation Area. Secondary dry evergreen broad-leaved forest on step mountain slopes composed by sandstone at elevation of about 200 m a.s.l. Terrestrial herb on steep rocky stream slope. Not common.

04 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4145.

Rosaceae

Rubus obcordatus (Franch.) Thuan

The border on Kon Tum and Quang Nam Provinces along the road Da Nang – Dak Gley. Secondary broad-leaved evergreen forest on very steep slopes composed by silicate shale at elevation of 800–1100 m a.s.l. Scandent shrub with shoots to 3 m long in open place along road. Flowers white, fruits yellow. Very common.

03 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4189. Photo only.

Zingiberaceae

Alpinia sp.

The border on Kon Tum and Quang Nam Provinces along the road Da Nang – Dak Gley. Secondary broad-leaved evergreen forest on very steep slopes composed by silicate shale at elevation of 800–1100 m a.s.l. Terrestrial herb to 2.5 m tall on open wet slope. Floral bracts and flowers white, central tepal yellow with red center. Not common.

03 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4188. Photo only.

Primulaceae

Lysimachia siamensis Bonati

The border on Kon Tum and Quang Nam Provinces along the road Da Nang – Dak Gley. Secondary broad-leaved evergreen forest on very steep slopes composed by silicate shale at elevation of 800–1100 m a.s.l. Creeping herb among secondary shrubs and on grasslands in shady places. Flowers yellow. Locally common.

03 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4187. Photo only.

Zingiberaceae

Etlingera sp.

The border on Kon Tum and Quang Nam Provinces along the road Da Nang – Dak Gley. Secondary broad-leaved evergreen forest on very steep slopes composed by silicate shale at elevation of 800–1100 m a.s.l. Terrestrial herb to 5 m tall in shady rocky place on slope along rocky stream. Flowers and floral bracts red purple. Common.

03 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4186. Photo only.

Piperaceae

Zippelia begoniifolia Blume

The border on Kon Tum and Quang Nam Provinces along the road Da Nang – Dak Gley. Secondary broad-leaved evergreen forest on very steep slopes composed by silicate shale at elevation of 800–1100 m a.s.l. Terrestrial herb to 0.4 m tall in wet shady slope along rocky stream. Flowers white. Common.

03 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4185. Photo only.

Marathaceae

Donax canniformis (G. Forst.) K. Schum.

The border on Kon Tum and Quang Nam Provinces along the road Da Nang – Dak Gley. Secondary broad-leaved evergreen forest on very steep slopes composed by silicate shale at elevation of 800–1100 m a.s.l. Giant scandent herb to 4 n tall in wet shady place along rocky stream. Flowers white. Common.

03 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4184. Photo only.

Orchidaceae

Phalaenopsis chibae T.Yukawa

The border on Kon Tum and Quang Nam Provinces along the road Da Nang – Dak Gley. Secondary broad-leaved evergreen forest on very steep slopes composed by silicate shale at elevation of 800–1100 m a.s.l. Epiphyte on mossy lianas on shady place on steep stream slope. Rare.

03 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4142.

Gesneriaceae

Primulina sp.?

The border on Kon Tum and Quang Nam Provinces along the road Da Nang – Dak Gley. Secondary broad-leaved evergreen forest on very steep slopes composed by silicate shale at elevation of about 800 m a.s.l. Terrestrial rosulate herb on very steep stream slope. Not common.

03 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4141.

Rubiaceae

Adina sp.?

Quang Nam Province, Phuoc Son District, Dak My River at elevation of about 100 m a.s.l. Secondary shrubs among open river rocks. Tree 5-6 m tall, Flowers light blue-violet. Occasional.

03 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4140.

Fabaceae

Derris sp.?

Quang Nam Province, Phuoc Son District, Dak My River at elevation of about 100 m a.s.l. Secondary shrubs among open river rocks. Tree 5-6 m tall, Flowers light blue-violet. Occasional.

03 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4139.

Rutaceae

Micromelum sp.?

Quang Nam Province, Phuoc Son District, Dak My River at elevation of about 100 m a.s.l. Secondary shrubs among open river rocks. Tree about 5 m tall, fruits juicy pink. Occasional.

03 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4138.

Gesneriaceae

Primulina swinglei (Merr.) Mich.Möller & A.Weber

The border on Kon Tum and Quang Nam Provinces along the road Da Nang – Dak Gley. Secondary broad-leaved evergreen forest on very steep slopes composed by silicate shale at elevation of 800–1100 m a.s.l. Lithophytic rosulate herb on wet vertical waterfall cliff. Flowers light blue. Locally common.

03 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4137.

Orchidaceae

Tropidia angulosa (Lindl.) Blume

The border on Kon Tum and Quang Nam Provinces along the road Da Nang – Dak Gley. Secondary broad-leaved evergreen forest on very steep slopes composed by silicate shale at elevation of 800–1100 m a.s.l. Terrestrial herb to 0.4 m tall on steep rocky shady stream slope. Rare.

03 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4136.

Urticaceae

Pellionia sp.

The border on Kon Tum and Quang Nam Provinces along the road Da Nang – Dak Gley. Secondary broad-leaved evergreen forest on very steep slopes composed by silicate shale at elevation of 800–1100 m a.s.l. Terrestrial herb on steep rocky shady stream slope. Locally common.

03 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4135.

Aristolochiaceae

Asarum balansae Franch.?

The border on Kon Tum and Quang Nam Provinces along the road Da Nang – Dak Gley. Secondary broad-leaved evergreen forest on very steep slopes composed by silicate shale at elevation of 800–1100 m a.s.l. Terrestrial herb on steep shady stream slope. Flowers dull browhish. Not common.

03 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4134.

Orchidaceae

Dendrobium faulhaberianum?

The border on Kon Tum and Quang Nam Provinces along the road Da Nang – Dak Gley. Secondary broad-leaved evergreen forest on very steep slopes composed by silicate shale at elevation of 800–1100 m a.s.l. Epiphyte on tall tree. Flowers white with purple violet tint. Occasional.

03 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4133.

Urticaceae

Dendrocnide stimulans (L.f.) Chew?

The border on Kon Tum and Quang Nam Provinces along the road Da Nang – Dak Gley. Secondary broad-leaved evergreen forest on very steep slopes composed by silicate shale at elevation of 800–1100 m a.s.l. Tree about 5-6 m tall on side of rocky stream among open rocks. Leaves strongly urticate. Fruits white juicy sweet edible. Not common.

03 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4132.

Selaginellaceae

Selaginella sp.

The border on Kon Tum and Quang Nam Provinces along the road Da Nang – Dak Gley. Secondary broad-leaved evergreen forest on very steep slopes composed by silicate shale at elevation of 800–1100 m a.s.l. Terrestrial herb to 0.6 m tall on steep open stream slope along trail. Common.

03 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4131.

Balsaminaceae

Impatiens congestiflora C.W.Lin, Aver., Vuong, V.C.Nguyen & Bao

The border on Kon Tum and Quang Nam Provinces along the road Da Nang – Dak Gley. Secondary broad-leaved evergreen forest on very steep slopes composed by silicate shale at elevation of 800–1100 m a.s.l. Erect terrestrial and lithophytic herb to 1 m tall among wet rocks in rather open place along rocky stream. Flowers light pink, red inside. Not common.

03 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4130.

Selaginellaceae

Selaginella sp.

The border on Kon Tum and Quang Nam Provinces along the road Da Nang – Dak Gley. Secondary broad-leaved evergreen forest on very steep slopes composed by silicate shale at elevation of 800–1100 m a.s.l. Terrestrial herb to 1 m tall on steep shady stream slope along trail.

Leaves dark green with violet tint to almost black. Not common.

03 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4129.

Selaginellaceae

Selaginella sp.

The border on Kon Tum and Quang Nam Provinces along the road Da Nang – Dak Gley. Secondary broad-leaved evergreen forest on very steep slopes composed by silicate shale at elevation of 800–1100 m a.s.l. Terrestrial herb to 1 m tall on steep shady stream slope along trail. Common.

03 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4128.

Selaginellaceae

Selaginella sp.

The border on Kon Tum and Quang Nam Provinces along the road Da Nang – Dak Gley. Secondary broad-leaved evergreen forest on very steep slopes composed by silicate shale at elevation of 800–1100 m a.s.l. Terrestrial herb to 0.4 m tall on steep slope along trail. Common.

03 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4127.

Selaginellaceae

Selaginella sp.

The border on Kon Tum and Quang Nam Provinces along the road Da Nang – Dak Gley. Secondary broad-leaved evergreen forest on very steep slopes composed by silicate shale at elevation of 800–1100 m a.s.l. Lithophytic herb to 0.3 m tall on cliffs of waterfall flanges. Common.

03 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4126.

Gesneriaceae

Stauranthera grandiflora Benth.

The border on Kon Tum and Quang Nam Provinces along the road Da Nang – Dak Gley. Secondary broad-leaved evergreen forest on very steep slopes composed by silicate shale at elevation of 800–1100 m a.s.l. Lithophytic herb on wet rocks of very steep shady stream slope. Flowers white. Not common.

03 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4125.

Rosaceae

Rubus sp.

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. Scandent shrub with shoots to 1 m long in open place along road. Fruits orange red, juicy, edible, delicious. Locally common.

02 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4183. Photo only.

Rosaceae

Rubus rosifolius Sm.

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. Scandent shrub with shoots to 2 m long in open place along road. Flowers white, fruits bright red, juicy, edible. Locally very common.

02 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4182. Photo only.

Ericaceae

Lyonia sp.

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 white, fruits dark blue, juicy, glaucous. Locally common.

02 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4181. Photo only.

Apocynaceae

Tabernaemontana sp.?

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 1100 m a.s.l. Treelet 4-5 m tall on steep shady mountain slope. Flowers white. Occasional.

02 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4180. Photo only.

Balsaminaceae

Impatiens sp.

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 1100 m a.s.l. Terrestrial and lithophytic herb in open wet rocky place along small stream. Flowers white with red inside. Occasional.

02 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4179. Photo only.

Balsaminaceae

Impatiens sp.

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 1100 m a.s.l. Terrestrial and lithophytic herb in open wet rocky place along small stream. Flowers yellow to orange. Occasional.

02 May 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL4178. Photo only.