FLORA OF VIETNAM

Balanophora fungosa J.R. et G.Forst.

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').

Reddish root parasite. Not common.

No VH 3331 29.03.1997

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic

Society (grant No 5803-96)

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