Herbarium LE - Specimens

FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Moraceae Streblus indicus (Bureau) Corner ? Laos, Khammouane prov., Boualapha distr., Nong Seng village, southern sandstone slopes of Phou Chuang (Poujeuang) Mt. around point 17°33'14.4"N, 105°47'50.4"E. Primary semideciduous and evergreen broad-leaved dry forest at elev. 350-450 m a.s.l. Evergreen treelet 4-6 m tall on steep rocky slope. Flowers yellowish to almost white. Very common, main co-dominant of the second forest stratum at 200-400 m a.s.l. 6 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 734.

FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Myrsinaceae Ardisia sp. Laos, Khammouane prov., Boualapha distr., Nong Seng village, southern sandstone slopes of Phou Chuang (Poujeuang) Mt. around point 17°34'13.3"N 105°47'57.5"E. Primary evergreen broad-leaved dry forest at elev. 700-1000 m a.s.l. Treelet to 6(8) m tall. Flower buds light pink-violet. Not common. 3 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 541.

FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Myrsinaceae Ardisia crispa (Thunb.) A.DC. ? Laos, Khammouane prov., Boualapha distr., Nong Seng village, southern sandstone slopes of Phou Chuang (Poujeuang) Mt. around point 17°34'13.3"N, 105°47'57.5"E. Primary evergreen broad-leaved dry forest at elev. 300-600 m a.s.l. Undershrub to 0.5 m tall on rocky slope. Flower buds yellowish. Very common. 6 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 701

FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Moraceae Streblus ilicifolius (Vidal) Corner Laos, Khammoune prov., Boualapha distr., Vang Maner village, Palai mountain area, around point 17°30'13.6"N, 105°49'23.9"E, 520 m a.s.l. Primary dry evergreen and semideciduous broad-leaved forest on sandy alluvial terrace and slopes of river valley between karstic limestone hills at 180-220 m a.s.l. Tree 10-15 m tall. Flowers white. Very common, main co-dominant of lowland valley forest. 8 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 811.

FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Moraceae Ficus superba Miq. Laos, Khammouane prov., Boualapha distr., Nong Seng village, southern sandstone slopes of Phou Chuang (Poujeuang) Mt. around point 17°34'13.3"N, 105°47'57.5"E. Primary evergreen broad-leaved dry forest at elev. 300-600 m a.s.l. Treelet on rocky slope along river. Syconia light green. Occasional. 6 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 709

FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Myrsinaceae Ardisia villosa Roxb. Laos, Khammoune prov., Boualapha distr., Vang Maner village, around point 17°29'39.3"N, 105°50'24.6"E. Primary dry evergreen and semideciduous broad-leaved forest on very steep rocky slope near karstic hill top composed with solid, marble-like highly eroded limestone at 350-430 m a.s.l. Shrub 1.5-2.5 m tall on shady rocky slope. Flower buds green, pedicels purple. Occasional. 9 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 847.

FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Myrsinaceae Embelia ribes Burm.f. Laos, Khammoune prov., Boualapha distr., Nong Seng village, Chanh Daeng mountain, around point 17°31'11.1"N, 105°46'41.4"E. Secondary dry evergreen and semideciduous broad-leaved forest on sandy alluvial flat valley along river between karstic limestone hills at about 180 m a.s.l. Woody vine 4-5 m long in rather open place. Fruits green. Not rare. 11 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 1056.

FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Meliaceae Heynea trijuga Sims ( = Walsura intermedia Craib) ? Laos, Khammouane prov., Boualapha distr., Nong Seng village, southern sandstone slopes of Phou Chuang (Poujeuang) Mt. around point 17°33'14.4"N, 105°47'50.4"E. Primary semideciduous and evergreen broad-leaved dry forest at elev. 250-350 m a.s.l. Treelet about 3 m tall. Flowers white. Common. 6 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 722.

FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Menispermaceae Stephania sp. Laos, Khammoune prov., Boualapha distr., Nong Seng village, Vang Phae Lay mountain, around point 17°31'02.7"N, 105°47'17.2"E. Primary dry evergreen and semideciduous broad-leaved forest on very steep rocky slope near karstic hill top composed with solid, marble-like highly eroded limestone at 300-530 m a.s.l. Herbaceous vine to 2 m long in open place. Not common. 11 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 908.

FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Moraceae Ficus variolosa Benth. Laos, Khammouane prov., Boualapha distr., Nong Seng village, southern sandstone slopes at summit of Phou Chuang (Poujeuang) Mt. around point 17°35'00.3"N, 105°47'35.6"E. Primary evergreen mixed and coniferous dense wind-formed forest at elev. 1000-1400 m a.s.l. Shrub or small treelet on mountain top. Syconia green to purple. Occasional. 4 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 599.

FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Moraceae Ficus sundaica Bl. Laos, Khammoune prov., Boualapha distr., Nong Seng village, Chanh Daeng mountain, around point 17°31'11.1"N, 105°46'41.4"E. Primary dry evergreen and semideciduous broad-leaved forest on very steep rocky slope near karstic hill top composed with solid, marble-like highly eroded limestone at 400-600 m a.s.l. Tree 5-8 m tall on open rocky slope near mountain top. Very common. 11 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 1026.

FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Meliaceae Aglaia elaeagnoidea (A.Juss.) Benth. ( = Aglaia poilanei Pellegr.) Laos, Khammouane prov., Boualapha distr., Nong Seng village, southern sandstone slopes of Phou Chuang (Poujeuang) Mt. around point 17°34'13.3"N, 105°47'57.5"E. Primary evergreen broad-leaved dry forest at elev. 300-600 m a.s.l. Shrub 1-3 m tall on rocky slope. Fruits light brownish. Occasional. 6 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 707

FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Menispermaceae Stephania japonica (Thunb.) Miers Laos, Khammoune prov., Boualapha distr., Ban Dou village, around Khuay cave, at 17°30'35.1"N, 105°51'28.7"E. Primary dry evergreen and semideciduous broad-leaved forest on very steep rocky slope near karstic hill top composed with solid, marble-like highly eroded limestone at 250-390 m a.s.l. Herbaceous vine 3-4 m long in open place at the base of mountain. Common. 10 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 894.

FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Moraceae Ficus sarmentosa J.E. Sm. Laos, Khammouane prov., Boualapha distr., Nong Seng village, southern sandstone slopes at summit of Phou Chuang (Poujeuang) Mt. around point 17°35'00.3"N, 105°47'35.6"E. Primary evergreen mixed and coniferous dense wind-formed forest at elev. 1000-1400 m a.s.l. Treelet on mountain top. Syconia dull olive-green. Occasional. 4 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 623.

FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Menispermaceae Stephania sp. Laos, Khammoune prov., Boualapha distr., Nong Seng village, Vang Phae Lay mountain, around point 17°31'02.7"N, 105°47'17.2"E. Primary dry evergreen and semideciduous broad-leaved forest on very steep rocky slope near karstic hill top composed with solid, marble-like highly eroded limestone at 300-530 m a.s.l. Herbaceous vine 3-4 m long on open rocks near mountain top. Occasional. 11 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 946.

FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Moraceae Ficus auriculata Lour. Laos, Khammouane prov., Boualapha distr., Nong Seng village, southern sandstone slopes of Phou Chuang (Poujeuang) Mt. around point 17°34'13.3"N 105°47'57.5"E. Primary evergreen broad-leaved dry forest at elev. 700-1000 m a.s.l. Tree to 20 (25) m tall. Syconia purple to dirty-purple. Common. 3 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 559.

FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Moraceae Ficus tinctoria Forst.f. Laos, Khammoune prov., Boualapha distr., Nong Seng village, Chanh Daeng mountain, around point 17°31'11.1"N, 105°46'41.4"E. Primary dry evergreen and semideciduous broad-leaved forest on very steep rocky slope near karstic hill top composed with solid, marble-like highly eroded limestone at 400-600 m a.s.l. Scandent shrub 3-4 m tall on open rocky slope near mountain top. Common. 11 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 1025.

FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Moraceae Ficus microcarpa L.f. Laos, Khammoune prov., Boualapha distr., Nong Seng village, Vang Phae Lay mountain, around point 17°31'02.7"N, 105°47'17.2"E. Primary dry evergreen and semideciduous broad-leaved forest on very steep rocky slope near karstic hill top composed with solid, marble-like highly eroded limestone at 300-530 m a.s.l. Treelet 6-8 m tall among open rocks near mountain top. Syconia light green. Common. 11 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 952.

FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Melastomataceae Memecylon harmandii Guillaumin ? Laos, Khammouane prov., Boualapha distr., Nong Seng village, southern sandstone slopes at summit of Phou Chuang (Poujeuang) Mt. around point 17°35'00.3"N, 105°47'35.6"E. Primary evergreen mixed and coniferous dense wind-formed forest at elev. 1000-1400 m a.s.l. Treelet on mountain top. Ripe fruits dark dirty purple-violet. Occasional. 4 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 629.

FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Melastomataceae Memecylon edule Roxb. Laos, Khammouane prov., Boualapha distr., Nong Seng village, southern sandstone slopes of Phou Chuang (Poujeuang) Mt. around point 17°34'13.3"N 105°47'57.5"E. Primary evergreen broad-leaved dry forest at elev. 700-1000 m a.s.l. Treelet or shrub 3-5 m tall on ridge top. Common. 3 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 504.

FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Meliaceae Munronia lancifolia sp. nov. ? (M. unifoliolata Oliv. & M. petelotii Merr. aff.) Laos, Khammoune prov., Boualapha distr., Nong Seng village, Vang Phae Lay mountain, around point 17°31'02.7"N, 105°47'17.2"E. Primary dry evergreen and semideciduous broad-leaved forest on very steep rocky slope near karstic hill top composed with solid, marble-like highly eroded limestone at 300-530 m a.s.l. Terrestrial herb or undershrub to 0.5 m tall on steep shady rocky slope. Flowers white. Very common. 11 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 910.

FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Meliaceae Munronia lancifolia Aver. & S.K. Nguyen, sp. nov. ? (M. unifoliolata Oliv. & M. petelotii Merr. aff.) Laos, Khammouane prov., Boualapha distr., Nong Seng village, southern sandstone slopes of Phou Chuang (Poujeuang) Mt. around point 17°34'13.3"N, 105°47'57.5"E. Primary evergreen broad-leaved dry forest at elev. 300-600 m a.s.l. Terrestrial herb or undershrub 10-15 cm tall on open rocky slope. Flowers white. Occasional. 6 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 687. This is closest to M. unifoliolata, but different from the staminal tube (with 10 long teeth). This genus until now recorded only 4 species (2014). Ii is also closed to M. longipetiola described from Vietnam (2014) in Quang Ninh province, all other species of M. the staminal tube divided 2 o 3. This species not divided.

FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Melastomataceae Medinilla decidua sp. nov. ? (Allomorphia/Oxyspora?) Laos, Khammoune prov., Boualapha distr., Nong Seng village, Chanh Daeng mountain, around point 17°31'11.1"N, 105°46'41.4"E. Primary dry evergreen and semideciduous broad-leaved forest on very steep rocky slope near karstic hill top composed with solid, marble-like highly eroded limestone at 400-600 m a.s.l. Deciduous shrub to 2 m tall on exposed rocks near mountain top. Common. 11 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 1003.

FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Melastomataceae Memecylon edule Roxb. Laos, Khammouane prov., Boualapha distr., Nong Seng village, southern sandstone slopes of Phou Chuang (Poujeuang) Mt. around point 17°33'14.4"N, 105°47'50.4"E. Primary semideciduous and evergreen broad-leaved dry lowland forest at elev. 300-400 m a.s.l. Tree 6-8 m tall. Very common, usual co-dominant of the second forest stratum at 200-400 m a.s.l. 6 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 740.

FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Meliaceae Amoora sp.? Laos, Khammouane prov., Boualapha distr., Nong Seng village, southern sandstone slopes at summit of Phou Chuang (Poujeuang) Mt. around point 17°35'00.3"N, 105°47'35.6"E. Primary evergreen mixed and coniferous dense wind-formed forest at elev. 1000-1400 m a.s.l. Treelet 3-4 m tall. Common. 4 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 636a.

FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Meliaceae Walsura sp. Laos, Khammouane prov., Boualapha distr., Nong Seng village, southern sandstone slopes at summit of Phou Chuang (Poujeuang) Mt. around point 17°35'18.1"N, 105°47'47.5"E. Primary evergreen mixed and coniferous dense wind-formed forest at elev. 1000-1400 m a.s.l. Treelet 3-5 m tall on mountain top. Common. 5 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 669a.

FLORA OF LAOS Convallariaceae Rohdea chinensis (Baker) N. Tanaka s.l. (= Tupistra chinensis Baker) Xiangkhouang Prov., Peak Distr., Khoang village, Pa Khao mt., around point 19°33’02.2’N 103°39’56.3’E. Primary and secondary broad-leaved evergreen dry forest on solid rocky highly eroded limestone at elev. 1200-1450 m a.s.l. Lithophytic herb with erect stem to 0.5 m tall on rather open mossy rocks Not rare. LA._VN 938 3 April 2015 N.T.Hiep, L.Averyanov, N.S.Khang, N.Q.Hieu, T.Maisak, Pheng Phengsintham. Flowered and collected in cult. In 5 Jan. 2019 L. Averyanov LA-VN 938/1. Flowers grassy green, with light specific smell. Photos. d-EXSICCATES OF VIETNAMESE FLORA 0333 / LA-VN 938/1 © L. Averyanov

FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Melastomataceae Memecylon edule Roxb. Laos, Khammoune prov., Boualapha distr., Vang Maner village, Palai mountain area, around point 17°30'13.6"N, 105°49'23.9"E, 520 m a.s.l. Primary dry evergreen and semideciduous broad-leaved forest on very steep rocky slope near karstic hill top composed with solid, marble-like highly eroded limestone at 300-500 m a.s.l. Treelet to 4 m tall on exposed rocks of mountain top. Very common. Occasional co-dominant of deciduous forest on mountain tops. 8 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 773.

FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Meliaceae Aglaia elaeagnoidea (A.Juss.) Benth. ( = Aglaia poilanei Pellegr.) Laos, Khammouane prov., Boualapha distr., Nong Seng village, southern sandstone slopes of Phou Chuang (Poujeuang) Mt. around point 17°34'13.3"N 105°47'57.5"E. Primary evergreen broad-leaved dry forest at elev. 700-1000 m a.s.l. Treelet. Fruits brownish. Occasional. 3 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 569.

FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Meliaceae Munronia lancifolia sp. nov. ? (M. unifoliolata Oliv. & M. petelotii Merr. aff.) Laos, Khammoune prov., Boualapha distr., Vang Maner village, Palai mountain area, around point 17°30'13.6"N, 105°49'23.9"E, 520 m a.s.l. Primary dry evergreen and semideciduous broad-leaved forest on very steep rocky slope near karstic hill top composed with solid, marble-like highly eroded limestone at 300-500 m a.s.l. Small undershrub to 0.5 m tall on shady rocky slope. Flowers white. Common. 8 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 807. This is closest to M. unifoliolata, but different from the staminal tube (with 10 long teeth). This genus until now recorded only 4 species (2014). Ii is also closed to M. longipetiola described from Vietnam (2014) in Quang Ninh province, all other species of M. the staminal tube divided 2 o 3. This species not divided.

FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Meliaceae Aglaia leptantha Miq. ? Laos, Khammouane prov., Boualapha distr., Nong Seng village, southern sandstone slopes of Phou Chuang (Poujeuang) Mt. around point 17°34'13.3"N 105°47'57.5"E. Primary evergreen broad-leaved dry forest at elev. 700-1000 m a.s.l. Treelet to 1.5 m tall. Flowers yellow. Very common. 3 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 507.

FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Meliaceae Aglaia leptantha Miq. ? Laos, Khammouane prov., Boualapha distr., Nong Seng village, southern sandstone slopes of Phou Chuang (Poujeuang) Mt. around point 17°34'13.3"N 105°47'57.5"E. Primary evergreen broad-leaved dry forest at elev. 700-1000 m a.s.l. Treelet to 1.5 m tall. Flowers yellow. Very common. 3 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 507.

FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Meliaceae Munronia lancifolia sp. nov. ? (M. unifoliolata Oliv. & M. petelotii Merr. aff.) Laos, Khammoune prov., Boualapha distr., Vang Maner village, around point 17°29'39.3"N, 105°50'24.6"E. Primary dry evergreen and semideciduous broad-leaved forest on very steep rocky slope near karstic hill top composed with solid, marble-like highly eroded limestone at 350-430 m a.s.l. Terrestrial undershrub 0.2-0.3 m tall on shady rocky slope among rocks. Flowers white. Not rare. 9 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 871.

FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Magnoliaceae Paramichelia baillonii (Pierre) Hu. ( = Magnolia baillonii Pierre). Laos, Khammoune prov., Boualapha distr., Vang Maner village, around point 17°29'39.3"N, 105°50'24.6"E. Primary dry evergreen and semideciduous broad-leaved forest on very steep rocky slope near karstic hill top composed with solid, marble-like highly eroded limestone at 350-430 m a.s.l. Tree 20-25 m tall on shady rocky slope. Not common. 9 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 850.

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FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Magnoliaceae Michelia foveolata Dandy Laos, Khammouane prov., Boualapha distr., Nong Seng village, southern sandstone slopes at summit of Phou Chuang (Poujeuang) Mt. around point 17°35'00.3"N, 105°47'35.6"E. Primary evergreen mixed and coniferous dense wind-formed forest at elev. 1000-1400 m a.s.l. Tree on mountain top. Occasional. 4 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 613.

FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Marantaceae Phrynium sp. Laos, Khammoune prov., Boualapha distr., Nong Seng village, Chanh Daeng mountain, around point 17°31'11.1"N, 105°46'41.4"E. Primary dry evergreen and semideciduous broad-leaved forest on very steep rocky slope near karstic hill top composed with solid, marble-like highly eroded limestone at 400-600 m a.s.l. Terrestrial herb in shady place at mountain base. Common. 11 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 994.

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FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Rubiaceae Pavetta indica L. Laos, Khammoune prov., Boualapha distr., Nong Seng village, Chanh Daeng mountain, around point 17°31'11.1"N, 105°46'41.4"E. Primary dry evergreen and semideciduous broad-leaved forest on very steep rocky slope near karstic hill top composed with solid, marble-like highly eroded limestone at 400-600 m a.s.l. Shrub 5 m tall on open rocky slope near mountain top. Flowers white. Common. 11 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 1028.

FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Melanthiaceae Chionographis actinomorpha Aver. & N. Tanaka Laos, Khammouane prov., Boualapha distr., Nong Seng village, southern sandstone slopes at summit of Phou Chuang (Poujeuang) Mt. around point 17°35'00.3"N, 105°47'35.6"E. Primary evergreen mixed and coniferous dense wind-formed forest at elev. 1000-1400 m a.s.l. Terrestrial and lithophytic rosulate herb in open mossy place on mountain top. Flowers white. Occasional. 4 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 619.

FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Melastomataceae Sonerila cantonensis Stapf Laos, Khammouane prov., Boualapha distr., Nong Seng village, southern sandstone slopes at summit of Phou Chuang (Poujeuang) Mt. around point 17°35'00.3"N, 105°47'35.6"E. Primary evergreen mixed and coniferous dense wind-formed forest at elev. 1000-1400 m a.s.l. Terrestrial herb in open mossy place on mountain top. Occasional. 4 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 636.

FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Magnoliaceae Magnolia yunnanensis (Hu) Noot. Laos, Khammouane prov., Boualapha distr., Nong Seng village, southern sandstone slopes at summit of Phou Chuang (Poujeuang) Mt. around point 17°35'00.3"N, 105°47'35.6"E. Primary evergreen mixed and coniferous dense wind-formed forest at elev. 1000-1400 m a.s.l. Tree to 20 (and more) m tall. Not common. 4 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 635a.

FLORA OF LAOS Hin Nam No Nature Protected Area Melastomataceae Memecylon edule Roxb. Laos, Khammouane prov., Boualapha distr., Nong Seng village, southern sandstone slopes of Phou Chuang (Poujeuang) Mt. around point 17°34'13.3"N 105°47'57.5"E. Primary evergreen broad-leaved dry forest at elev. 700-1000 m a.s.l. Treelet or shrub 3-5 m tall on ridge top. Common. 3 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 504.

FLORA OF LAOS Urticaceae Elatostema selaginelloides sp.nov.? Vientiane prov., Vang Vieng distr., Oa Hom village, around point 19°06'52.4''N 102°22'35.8''E. Secondary broad-leaved evergreen and semideciduous dry forest with on very steep rocky mountain slopes composed by solid marble like highly eroded limestone at elev. 550-650 m a.s.l. Lithophytic herb on mossy boulders on shady steep rocky slope. Rare. LA-VN 1519 22 March 2017 Photos Coll.: L.Averyanov, N.T.Hiep, N.S.Khang, C.Q.Ngan, T.Maisak, Khamla Inkhavilay, Hongthong Southyvohanh, Pinmany Sisavath, Chanthala Cheuaysamphanh.