ORCHIDACEAE

Paphiopedilum dianthum T. Tang & F.T. Wang

Hoa Binh, Mai Chau District, Hang Kia Municipality; near Pa Co municipal buildings, trail west to one of tallest

peak in Pa Co; trail from building approx. 2 km, then up ridge. Collections from highly impacted forest close to

logging, all large valuable trees removed and no valuable orchids left. Forest on limestone between 20.45.37 N, 104.53.37 E, 1344m to peak at 20.45.41 N, 104.53.59 E at 1400m. Collected with N.T. Hiep, L.V. Averyanov, B. Hall, P.H. Hoang, N.Q. Hung and T.V. Thao. 20°45'37"N 104°53'37"E 1344 - 1400 m 20°45'41"N 104°53'59"E

Rare at site; sterile plants light green-yellow.

7 Dec 2002

D.K. Harder & et al. 7871

Supported by National Geographic Society

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