Symplocos sp.

N. Vietnam, Prov. Quang Binh, distr. Minh Hoa, 72 km to NWW from Dong Hoi, municipalite Thong Hoa, vicinities of Yen Son village, limestone massif Ke Bang (N 17º40' E 105º57'). Primary evergreen closed broadleaved forest along stream in alluvial valley bottom between limestone ridges and mesas at 200 m alt. Tree about 20 m hg. Not common.

No VH 4703 16.05.1997

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96)

Collectors: L. Averyanov, N.T. Hiep, P.K. Loc