Fam. Polypodiaceae

Caobangia squamata

N.Vietnam, Cao Bang Prov., Trung Khanh Distr., Ngoc Khe Municipality, Pac Nga village, around point 22º54'59''N, 106º31'44''E, at elevation 800-850 m a.s.l. Remnants of primary broad-leaved and coniferous forest on ridge tops and on very steep slopes and cliffs of rocky ridges and mesae composed with light gray solid marble-like crystalline limestone. Creeping lithophytic fern on vertical shady cliffs. Rare.

No HAL 5453 9 June 2004 (Photo)

Collectors: L.Averyanov, P.K.Loc, P.V.The, N.T.Vinh.