FLORA OF VIETNAM Smilax lanceifolia Roxb. S. Vietnam, Prov. Ninh Thuan, distr. Ninh Son, municipalite Phuoc Binh in 34 km to NE from Dalat city. Closed primary wet broadleaved forest om E macroslope of Gia Rinh mt. ridge at 1700-1800 m alt. (N 12° 07', E 108° 42'). Woody vine about 6-8 m lg in open place. Not rare. No VH 3608 04.04.1997 International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96) Collectors: L. Averyanov, N.Q. Binh, P.K. Loc