Herbarium LE - Specimens

Polypodiaceae s.l.
Pyrrosia adnascens (Sw.) Ching

Luang Prabang prov., Pon Xay distr., between Houay Man and Nam Bo villages, Phou Hua Ben Toc Mountain, around point 19°57′33.1′'N 102°25′25.8′'E.
Degraded primary evergreen and semideciduous forest on very steep rocky mountain slopes composed by solid marble like highly eroded limestone at elev. 500-650 m a.s.l.
Creeping fern on mossy trees and rocks on mountain top. Very common.
LA-VN 2100 5 April 2017
Coll.: L.Averyanov, N.T.Hiep, N.S.Khang, C.Q.Ngan, T.Maisak, Vichith Lamxay, Koudkeo Phommachanh, Phizar Sayalath, Keooudone Souvannakhoummane.

Polypodiaceae s.l.
Asplenium caudatum G. Forst.?

Luang Prabang prov., Pon Xay distr., Houay Man village, Phou Pak Sang Mountain, around point 19°59′03.8′'N 102°25′09.0′'E.
Degraded primary evergreen and semideciduous forest on very steep rocky mountain slopes composed by solid marble like highly eroded limestone at elev. 1000-1150 m a.s.l. Terrestrial and lithophytic fern on steep rocky mountain slope. Common.
LA-VN 2057 4 April 2017
Coll.: L.Averyanov, N.T.Hiep, N.S.Khang, C.Q.Ngan, T.Maisak, Vichith Lamxay, Koudkeo Phommachanh, Phizar Sayalath, Keooudone Souvannakhoummane.

Polypodiaceae s.l.
Pseudodrynaria coronans (Wall. ex Mett.) Ching

Vientiane prov., Kasi distr., between Pa Chao and Nam Ken villages, Pa Chao Mt., around point 19°19′50.6′'N 102°21′20.5′'E.
Secondary broad-leaved evergreen dry forest on very steep rocky mountain slopes composed by solid marble like highly eroded limestone at elev. 1000-1100 m a.s.l.
Creeping epiphyte and lithophyte on open mossy rocks. Common.
LA-VN 1731 26 March 2017
Coll.: L.Averyanov, N.T.Hiep, N.S.Khang, C.Q.Ngan, T.Maisak, Khamla Inkhavilay, Hongthong Southyvohanh, Pinmany Sisavath, Chanthala Cheuaysamphanh.

Polypodiaceae s.l.
Pseudodrynaria coronans (Wall. ex Mett.) Ching

Vientiane prov., Kasi distr., between Pa Chao and Nam Ken villages, Pa Chao Mt., around point 19°19′50.6′'N 102°21′20.5′'E.
Secondary broad-leaved evergreen dry forest on very steep rocky mountain slopes composed by solid marble like highly eroded limestone at elev. 1000-1100 m a.s.l.
Creeping epiphyte and lithophyte on open mossy rocks. Common.
LA-VN 1731 26 March 2017
Coll.: L.Averyanov, N.T.Hiep, N.S.Khang, C.Q.Ngan, T.Maisak, Khamla Inkhavilay, Hongthong Southyvohanh, Pinmany Sisavath, Chanthala Cheuaysamphanh.

Olacaceae
Erythropalum scandens Blume

Vientiane prov., Kasi distr., between San and Tham Tai villages, around point 19°17′47.9′'N 102°08′58.9′'E.
Secondary broad-leaved evergreen dry forest on very steep rocky mountain slopes composed by solid marble like highly eroded limestone at elev. 900-1000 m a.s.l.
Semi-woody and woody vine on rather open, rocky slope. Common.
LA-VN 1672 25 March 2017
Coll.: L.Averyanov, N.T.Hiep, N.S.Khang, C.Q.Ngan, T.Maisak, Khamla Inkhavilay, Hongthong Southyvohanh, Pinmany Sisavath, Chanthala Cheuaysamphanh.

Opiliaceae
Melientha suavis Pierre

Vientiane prov., Vang Vieng distr., Patang village, around point 19°04′15.6′'N 102°24′33.2′'E.
Secondary broad-leaved semi-deciduous dry forest on very steep rocky mountain slopes composed by solid marble like highly eroded limestone at elev. about 670 m a.s.l.
Treelet 3-4 m tall. Flowers yellowish. Common.
LA-VN 1586 23 March 2017
Coll.: L.Averyanov, N.T.Hiep, N.S.Khang, C.Q.Ngan, T.Maisak, Khamla Inkhavilay, Hongthong Southyvohanh, Pinmany Sisavath, Chanthala Cheuaysamphanh.

Opiliaceae
Melientha suavis Pierre

Luang Prabang prov., Pon Xay distr., Nam Bo village, around point 19°57′23.5′'N 102°26′16.4′'E.
Degraded primary evergreen and semideciduous forest on very steep rocky mountain slopes composed by solid marble like highly eroded limestone at elev. 650-750 m a.s.l.
Tree to 7-8 m tall and 25 cm DBH on shady rocky slope. Very common.
LA-VN 2166 6 April 2017
Coll.: L.Averyanov, N.T.Hiep, N.S.Khang, C.Q.Ngan, T.Maisak, Vichith Lamxay, Koudkeo Phommachanh, Phizar Sayalath, Keooudone Souvannakhoummane.

Opiliaceae
Melientha suavis Pierre

Luang Prabang prov., Pon Xay distr., Houay Man village, Phou Tham Keo Mountain, around point 19°57′44.2′'N 102°25′45.8′'E.
Degraded primary evergreen and semideciduous forest on very steep rocky mountain slopes composed by solid marble like highly eroded limestone at elev. 500-650 m a.s.l.
Caulifloric tree to 20 m tall and 25 cm DBH on steep rocky mountain slope. Flowers greenish. Not rare.
LA-VN 2069 4 April 2017 Photos
Coll.: L.Averyanov, N.T.Hiep, N.S.Khang, C.Q.Ngan, T.Maisak, Vichith Lamxay, Koudkeo Phommachanh, Phizar Sayalath, Keooudone Souvannakhoummane.

Orobanchaceae
Aeginetia indica L.

Vientiane prov., Vang Vieng distr., Patang village, around point 19°04′15.6′'N 102°24′33.2′'E.
Secondary broad-leaved semi-deciduous dry forest on very steep rocky mountain slopes composed by solid marble like highly eroded limestone at elev. about 670 m a.s.l.
Achlorophyllous mycotrophic herb in open place. Not common.
LA-VN 1612 23 March 2017
Coll.: L.Averyanov, N.T.Hiep, N.S.Khang, C.Q.Ngan, T.Maisak, Khamla Inkhavilay, Hongthong Southyvohanh, Pinmany Sisavath, Chanthala Cheuaysamphanh.

Orobanchaceae
Aeginetia indica L.

Son La Prov., Van Ho Distr., Van Ho comm., Hua Tat village, around point 20°46′21.7N 104°47′47.5E.
Dense bamboo forest on alluvial slope of remnant mountain composed with highly eroded karstic light gray marble-like limestone at elevation about 1100 m a.s.l.
Terrestrial root parasite. Flowers purple. Not common.
2 October 2016 CPC 8239
Coll.: L.Averyanov, N.T.Hiep, N.S.Khang, C.Q.Ngan, T.V.Maisak, N.T.Son.

Musaceae
Musa balbisiana Colla.
Luang Prabang prov., Pon Xay distr., Nam Bo village, around point 19°57′23.5′'N 102°26′16.4′'E.
Degraded primary evergreen and semideciduous forest on very steep rocky mountain slopes composed by solid marble like highly eroded limestone at elev. 650-750 m a.s.l.
Giant herb with erect leaves to 5.5 m tall in open rocky slope. Floral bracts brownish to dull purple, flowers yellow. Very common.
LA-VN 2189 6 April 2017
Coll.: L.Averyanov, N.T.Hiep, N.S.Khang, C.Q.Ngan, T.Maisak, Vichith Lamxay, Koudkeo Phommachanh, Phizar Sayalath, Keooudone Souvannakhoummane.

Musaceae
Musa nanensis Swangpol & Traiperm

Vientiane prov., Kasi distr., between San and Tham Tai villages, around point 19°17′47.9′'N 102°08′58.9′'E.
Secondary broad-leaved evergreen dry forest on very steep rocky mountain slopes composed by solid marble like highly eroded limestone at elev. 900-1000 m a.s.l.
Giant herb with leaves to 4.5 m long on steep humid stream slope. Inflorescence bracts bright red, flowers and ovaries yellowish. Not rare.
LA-VN 1624 25 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.

Musaceae
Musa nanensis Swangpol & Traiperm

Vientiane prov., Kasi distr., between San and Tham Tai villages, around point 19°17′47.9′'N 102°08′58.9′'E.
Secondary broad-leaved evergreen dry forest on very steep rocky mountain slopes composed by solid marble like highly eroded limestone at elev. 900-1000 m a.s.l.
Giant herb with leaves to 4.5 m long on steep humid stream slope. Inflorescence bracts bright red, flowers and ovaries yellowish. Not rare.
LA-VN 1624 25 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.

Musaceae
Musa balbisiana Colla.

Luang Prabang prov., Pon Xay distr., Nam Bo village, around point 19°57′23.5′'N 102°26′16.4′'E.
Degraded primary evergreen and semideciduous forest on very steep rocky mountain slopes composed by solid marble like highly eroded limestone at elev. 650-750 m a.s.l.
Giant herb with erect leaves to 5.5 m tall in open rocky slope. Floral bracts brownish to dull purple, flowers yellow. Very common.
LA-VN 2189 6 April 2017
Coll.: L.Averyanov, N.T.Hiep, N.S.Khang, C.Q.Ngan, T.Maisak, Vichith Lamxay, Koudkeo Phommachanh, Phizar Sayalath, Keooudone Souvannakhoummane.

Myrsinaceae
Rapanea neriifolia (Sieb. & Zucc.) Mez

Quang Binh Prov., Minh Hoa Distr., Hoa Son municipality, B’Lam Lang limestone mt., around point 17°42′13.7”N 105°47′33.9”E.
Primary selectedly logged closed evergreen broad-leaved forest on top ridge of mountain at elevation about 700 m a.s.l.
Small shrub, up to 3 m tall. Common.
CPC 4249 15 August 2011
Coll.: N.T.Hiep, N.Q.Hieu, N.V.Tap, N.S.Khang, N.Q.Vinh & L.T.Kien.

Myrsinaceae
Embelia polypodioides Hemsl. et Mez

Northern Vietnam, Lao Cai Prov., Van Ban Distr., to the west of Nam
Xay village (21°58′18′'N, 104°00′24′'E). Primary coniferous (with
Fokienia hodginsii) evergreen montane forest at elev. 1700 m a.s.l.
Climbing shrublet about 0.5 m lg. Common.
HAL 2055 05 March 2002
Collectors: L.Averyanov, P.K.Loc, D.T.Doan (FFI Project).

Myrsinaceae
Ardisia maclurei Merr.

Quang Binh Prov., Minh Hoa Distr., Thuong Hoa municipality, environs of Mo O O O village, around point 17°39′21.1”N 105°54′41.7”E.
Closed broad-leaved evergreen primary forest on steep rocky slope of middle part of remnant mountain composed with highly eroded solid crystalline limestone at elevation 400-450 m a.s.l. (mt summit at about 570 m).
Prostrate creeping terrestrial herb in shady places. Leaves dark green. Fruits light green. Occasional.
CPC 3881 28 July 2011
Coll.: N.T.Hiep, L.Averyanov, N.S.Khang, N.Q.Vinh.

Myrsinaceae
Ardisia maclurei Merr.

N.Vietnam, Bac Kan Prov., Na Ri Distr., Liem Thuy Municipality, Na Bo
village, around point 21°56′44′'N, 106°05′09′'E, at elevation 300-600
m a.s.l.
Primary selectly logged broad-leaved evergreen forest on very steep
slopes and cliffs of rocky ridge composed with white solid marble-like
crystalline limestone.
Terrestrial and lithophytic creeping herb in steep rocky slope. Leaves
very deep green. Rare.
HAL 5398 29 May 2004

Plants of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park
Myrsinaceae
Myrsine seguinei

Vietnam, Quang Binh Prov., Minh Hoa Distr., Thuong Hoa Municipality, around Ban On village (17°40′21′'N, 105°58′00′'E).
Primary closed evergreen broad-leaved lowland forest on steep slopes and on tops of rocky ridge composed with solid marble-like highly eroded stratified crystalline limestone at elevation about 500-620 m a.s.l.
Treelet 8-10 m tall and 15 cm in diam. Not rare.
HAL 6046 22 January 2005.
Collectors: L.Averyanov, P.K.Loc, P.V.The, A.Averyanova, N.T.Vinh, N.Q.Vinh, N.T.Binh.

Myrsinaceae
Rapanea neriifolia (Sieb. & Zucc.) Mez

Quang Binh Prov., Minh Hoa Distr., Thuong Hoa municipality, around point 17°41′14.3”N 105°53′28.9”E.
Primary short evergreen broad-leaved mossy forest on tops and along ridge edge composed with solid crystalline limestone at elevation 700-750 m a.s.l.
Shrub about 3 m tall. Occasional.
CPC 4089 6 August 2011
Coll.: N.T.Hiep, L.Averyanov, N.S.Khang, N.Q.Vinh, N.V.Tap, P.V.The, L.T.Kien.

Myrsinaceae
Ardisia gigantifolia

Vietnam, Quang Tri Prov., Da Krong Distr., Trieu Nguyen Municipality, Na Nam vill., forest quarter 822, ca. 16°39′59″ N, 106057′55″ E, 346 m a.s.l.
On edges of secondary closed evergreen broad-leaved forest on shaly mts. Undershrub, up to 1.5 m. Ripe fruits red. Rare.
HLF 6008 19 March 2006. Photo.
Coll. Nguyen Tap, Phan Ke Loc, Tran Thang Chien.
Grant from Henry Luce Foundation.