FLORA OF VIETNAM
Orchidaceae
Paphiopedilum micranthum T.Tang et F.T.Wang

N. Vietnam, prov. Ha Giang, distr. Meo Vac, municipality Sung Chang, vicinities of Lu Lu Phin village (N 23°11′ E 105°18′). Primary mixed mossy semideciduous open forest (with domination of Pseudotsuga brevifolia and Tsuga chinensis) along tops of karst remnant limestone ridge at 1350-1450 m elev. Lithophyte herb on steep slopes and vertical cliffs. Flowers of typical coloration. Very common, occasionally abundant, codominante of lithophytic herb communities. Not common in flowers.
CBL 1822 29 April 1999
International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 6300-98)
Collectors: P.K.Loc, P.H.Hoang, Averyanov L.