Fam. Erythropalaceae

Erythropalum scandens

N. Vietnam, prov. Cao Bang, distr. Ha Lang, municipality Dong Loan, vicinities of Ban Lung and Lung Phuc (N 22ø46' E 106ø44'), about 50 km

to E from Cao Bang town. Secondary evergreen forest on alluvial walley among limestone rocks on foothills of remnant limestone ridges at 400 m alt. Woody vine up to 20 m lg on open place. Ripe fruits orange-red. Not common.

No CBL 578 24 Nov. 1998

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 6300-98)

Collectors: Averyanov L., P.K.Loc, N.X.Tam.