Herbarium LE - Specimens

Zingiberaceae

Newmania sp.

Binh Dinh Province, Vinh Thanh District. Primary and secondary evergreen broad-leaved forest on granite at elevation of about 800 m a.s.l., around point 14º10’N 108º43’E. Terrestrial herb to 1.5 m tall in shady place. Flowers white, median tepal light violet. Locally common.

10 April 2026, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, Truong Ba Vuong, Nguyen Quoc Bao, T. Maisak, АL4871.

Asclepiadaceae

Hoya erythrina Rintz

Binh Dinh Province, Vinh Thanh District. Primary and secondary evergreen broad-leaved forest on granite at elevation of about 800 m a.s.l., around point 14º10’N 108º43’E. Epiphytic vine 3-4 m long on tall tree. Not common.

10 April 2026, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, Truong Ba Vuong, Nguyen Quoc Bao, T. Maisak, АL4870.

Selaginellaceae

Selaginella sp.

Gia Lai Province, K'Bang District. Highly degraded secondary evergreen broad-leaved forest on granite and basalt around large waterfall at elevation of about 700 m a.s.l., around point 14º20’N 108º40’E. Prostrate lithophytic herb on large mossy boulders along river. Not common.

10 April 2026, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, Truong Ba Vuong, Nguyen Quoc Bao, T. Maisak, АL4868.

Arecaceae

Calamus sp.

Quang Nam Prov., Dong Giang Distr., Ma Cooi municipality, around point 15°48’40”N 107°42’27”E. Secondary broadleaved evergreen forest along steep rocky stream slopes composed with shale at elev. about 350 m a.s.l. Climbing vine palm to 10 m long on shady steep river slope. Very common.

CPC 3215 14 May 2011

Coll.: L.Averyanov, P.K.Loc, N.Q.Hieu, P.V.The, N.T.Vinh.

Asclepiadaceae

Hiepia corymbosa V.T.Pham & Aver.

(=Hoya ignorata T.B.Tran, Rodda, Simonsson & Joongku Lee)

Gia Lai Province, K'Bang District. Highly degraded secondary evergreen broad-leaved forest on granite and shale along stream at elevation of about 900 m a.s.l., around point 14º24’N 108º32’E. Epiphytic undershrub on tall tree along river. Locally common.

10 April 2026, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, Truong Ba Vuong, Nguyen Quoc Bao, T. Maisak, АL4859.

Arecaceae

Licuala sp.

Da Nang City, Hoa Vang Distr., Hoa Ninh municipality, Ba Na – Nui Chua protected area, around point 15°59’52”N 107°59’04”E.

Highly destroyed primary and secondary broadleaved evergreen forest on very steep mountain slopes with granite mother rocks at elev. 1200-1500 m a.s.l. Almost stemless palm on very step shady slope near top of ridge. Locally very common.

CPC 3241 15 May 2011

Coll.: L.Averyanov, P.K.Loc, N.Q.Hieu, P.V.The, N.T.Vinh.

Arecaceae

Caryota sp.

Quang Nam Prov., Dai Loc Distr., Dai Hong municipality, environs of Dai Hong town around point 15°49’44”N 107°57’19”E.

Rich secondary closed broadleaved evergreen forest along rocky river valley composed with eroded sandstone at elev. 80-150 m a.s.l.

Palm about 3 m tall on shady rocky river slope. Common.

CPC 3476 20 May 2011

Coll.: L.Averyanov, P.K.Loc, N.Q.Hieu, P.V.The, N.T.Vinh.

Arecaceae

Caryota sp.

Quang Binh Prov., Tuyen Hoa Distr., Lam Hoa municipality, Chuoi village, around point 17°56’51”N 105°49’18”E. Secondary broadleaved evergreen closed forest in humid wet depression between remnant mountains composed with rocky highly eroded crystalline limestone at elev. about 100 m a.s.l. Palm with stem about 1 m tall and leaves to 5 m long. Common.

CPC 2683 2 May 2011

Coll.: L.Averyanov, P.K.Loc, N.Q.Hieu, P.V.The, N.T.Vinh.

FLORA OF VIETNAM

Arecaceae

Licuala sp.

Quang Binh Prov., Tuyen Hoa Distr., Lam Hoa municipality, Chuoi village, around point 17°56’51”N 105°49’18”E. Secondary broadleaved evergreen closed forest in humid wet depression between remnant mountains composed with rocky highly eroded crystalline limestone at elev. about 100 m a.s.l. Palm 2-3 m tall among mossy shady rocks. Not rare.

CPC 2688 2 May 2011

Coll.: L.Averyanov, P.K.Loc, N.Q.Hieu, P.V.The, N.T.Vinh.

Selaginellaceae

Selaginella sp.

Gia Lai Province, K'Bang District. Highly degraded secondary evergreen broad-leaved dry forest at elevation 600-800 m a.s.l., around point 14º26N 108º22E. Suberect or erect herb to 0.5 m tall in open place along forest trail. Common.

7 April 2026, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, Truong Ba Vuong, Nguyen Quoc Bao, T. Maisak, АL4753.

Selaginellaceae

Selaginella sp.

Gia Lai Province, K'Bang District. Highly degraded secondary evergreen broad-leaved dry forest at elevation 600-800 m a.s.l., around point 14º26N 108º22E. Prostrate herb in shady place along trail. Common.

7 April 2026, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, Truong Ba Vuong, Nguyen Quoc Bao, T. Maisak, АL4751.

Zingiberaceae

Alpinia sp.

Gia Lai Province, K'Bang District. Highly degraded open secondary evergreen broad-leaved dry forest along road at elevation 600-800 m a.s.l., around point 14º26N 108º22E. Erect herb with clustering stems to 3.5 m tall in open wet place. Median tepal dark red with yellow stripes at apex. Not rare.

7 April 2026, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, Truong Ba Vuong, Nguyen Quoc Bao, T. Maisak, АL4750.

Rubiaceae

Hedyotis sp.

Gia Lai Province, Mang Yang District, Kon Ka Kinh National Park. Dry degraded secondary evergreen broad-leaved dry forest on shale and granite at elevation about 700 m a.s.l., around point 14º14N 108º14E. Erect terrestrial herb to 0.5 m tall in open weedy place along roadside. Flowers white. Not common.

5 April 2026, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, Truong Ba Vuong, Nguyen Quoc Bao, T. Maisak, АL4742.

Rubiaceae

Hedyotis sp.

Gia Lai Province, Mang Yang District, Kon Ka Kinh National Park. Dry degraded secondary evergreen broad-leaved dry forest on shale and granite at elevation about 700 m a.s.l., around point 14º14N 108º14E. Erect terrestrial herb to 1 m tall along shady forest road. Flowers white. Locally common.

Rubiaceae

Gaertnera sp.

Gia Lai Province, Mang Yang District, Kon Ka Kinh National Park. Dry degraded secondary evergreen broad-leaved dry forest on shale and granite at elevation about 700 m a.s.l., around point 14º14N 108º14E. Undershrub about 1 m tall in open place along trail. Flowers white. Common.

5 April 2026, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, Truong Ba Vuong, Nguyen Quoc Bao, T. Maisak, АL4740.

Rubiaceae

Ixora sp.

Gia Lai Province, Mang Yang District, Kon Ka Kinh National Park. Dry degraded secondary evergreen broad-leaved dry forest on shale and granite at elevation about 700 m a.s.l., around point 14º14N 108º14E. Shrub about 1.5 m tall in open place along trail. Flowers white, calyx and pedicels reddish-pink. Common.

5 April 2026, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, Truong Ba Vuong, Nguyen Quoc Bao, T. Maisak, АL4739.

Elaeodendraceae

Elaeodendron sp.

Gia Lai Province, Mang Yang District, Kon Ka Kinh National Park. Dry degraded secondary evergreen broad-leaved dry forest on shale and granite at elevation about 700 m a.s.l., around point 14º14N 108º14E. Tree 8-12 m tall in open place along trail. Flowers white. Not common.

5 April 2026, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, Truong Ba Vuong, Nguyen Quoc Bao, T. Maisak, АL4738.

Annonaceae

Uvaria sp.

Gia Lai Province, Mang Yang District, Kon Ka Kinh National Park. Dry degraded secondary evergreen broad-leaved dry forest on shale and granite at elevation about 700 m a.s.l., around point 14º14N 108º14E. Treelet to 3 m tall in open place along trail. Flowers light greenish. Not common.

5 April 2026, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, Truong Ba Vuong, Nguyen Quoc Bao, T. Maisak, АL4737.

Rubiaceae

Ixora sp.

Gia Lai Province, Mang Yang District, Kon Ka Kinh National Park. Dry degraded secondary evergreen broad-leaved dry forest on shale and granite at elevation about 700 m a.s.l., around point 14º14N 108º14E. Shrub to 1.8 m tall in open place along trail. Flowers white. Common.

5 April 2026, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, Truong Ba Vuong, Nguyen Quoc Bao, T. Maisak, АL4736.

Selaginellaceae

Selaginella sp.

Gia Lai Province, Mang Yang District, Ayune Commune, Kon Ka Kinh National Park. Secondary and primary dry evergreen broad-leaved forest on shale and lava rocks at elevation of 900-1000 m a.s.l. around point 14º13N 108º20E. Erect herb to 0.5 m tall on shady steep rocky stream slope. Common.

4 April 2026, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, Truong Ba Vuong, Nguyen Quoc Bao, T. Maisak, АL4732.

Selaginellaceae

Selaginella sp.

Gia Lai Province, Mang Yang District, Ayune Commune, Kon Ka Kinh National Park. Secondary and primary dry evergreen broad-leaved forest on shale and lava rocks at elevation of 900-1000 m a.s.l. around point 14º13N 108º20E. Creeping and prostrate terrestrial and lithophytic herb on steep stream slope. Occasional.

4 April 2026, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, Truong Ba Vuong, Nguyen Quoc Bao, T. Maisak, АL4730.

Menispermaceae

Diploclisia glaucescens (Blume) Diels?

Gia Lai Province, Mang Yang District, Ayune Commune, Kon Ka Kinh National Park. Secondary and primary dry evergreen broad-leaved forest on shale and lava rocks at elevation of 900-1000 m a.s.l. around point 14º13N 108º20E. Woody vine to 20 m long. Fruits dirty yellow, inside with white pulp with strong unpleasant smell. Not common.

3 April 2026, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, Truong Ba Vuong, Nguyen Quoc Bao, T. Maisak, АL4719.

Selaginellaceae

Selaginella sp.

Gia Lai Province, Mang Yang District, Ayune Commune, Kon Ka Kinh National Park. Secondary and primary dry evergreen broad-leaved forest on shale and lava rocks at elevation of 900-1000 m a.s.l. around point 14º13N 108º20E. Small creeping terrestrial and lithophytic herb on steep stream slope. Occasional.

4 April 2026, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, Truong Ba Vuong, Nguyen Quoc Bao, T. Maisak, АL4729.

Lorantaceae

Helixanthera coccinea (Jack) Danser

Gia Lai Province, Mang Yang District, Ayune Commune, Kon Ka Kinh National Park. Secondary and primary dry evergreen broad-leaved forest on shale and lava rocks at elevation of 900-1000 m a.s.l. around point 14º13N 108º20E. Parasitic shrub in canopies of tall trees. Inflorescences bright red, petals white. Occasional.

3 April 2026, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, Truong Ba Vuong, Nguyen Quoc Bao, T. Maisak, АL4718.

Rhamnaceae?

Gia Lai Province, Mang Yang District, Ayune Commune, Kon Ka Kinh National Park. Secondary and primary dry evergreen broad-leaved forest on shale and lava rocks at elevation of 900-1000 m a.s.l. around point 14º13N 108º20E. Tree 4-5 m tall along forest trail. Calyx pink, fleshy. Rare.

3 April 2026, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, Truong Ba Vuong, Nguyen Quoc Bao, T. Maisak, АL4717.

Menispermaceae

Stephania sp.

Gia Lai Province, Mang Yang District, Ayune Commune, Kon Ka Kinh National Park. Secondary and primary dry evergreen broad-leaved forest on shale and lava rocks at elevation of 900-1000 m a.s.l. around point 14º13N 108º20E. Herbaceous vine 3-4 m long in open shrubs along road. Flowers yellowish. Common.

3 April 2026, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, Truong Ba Vuong, Nguyen Quoc Bao, T. Maisak, АL4715.

Rubiaceae

Ixora flexilis Pierre?

Gia Lai Province, Mang Yang District, Ayune Commune, Kon Ka Kinh National Park. Secondary and primary dry evergreen broad-leaved forest on shale and lava rocks at elevation of 900-1000 m a.s.l. around point 14º13N 108º20E. Shrub about 1.5 m tall. Flowers pinkish. Occasional.

3 April 2026, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, Truong Ba Vuong, Nguyen Quoc Bao, T. Maisak, АL4712.

Rubiaceae

Hedyoptis sp.

Gia Lai Province, Mang Yang District, Ayune Commune, Kon Ka Kinh National Park. Secondary and primary dry evergreen broad-leaved forest on shale and lava rocks at elevation of 900-1000 m a.s.l. around point 14º13N 108º20E. Erect herb to 1 m tall in open place along trail. Flowers white. Common.

3 April 2026, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, Truong Ba Vuong, Nguyen Quoc Bao, T. Maisak, АL4707.

Annonaceae

Goniothalamus saccopetaloides Y.H. Tan & Bin Yang

Gia Lai Province, Mang Yang District, Ayune Commune, Kon Ka Kinh National Park. Secondary and primary dry evergreen broad-leaved forest on shale and lava rocks at elevation of 900-1000 m a.s.l. around point 14º13N 108º20E. Small treelet or shrub in shady place. Flowers brownish-pink. Not common.

3 April 2026, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, Truong Ba Vuong, Nguyen Quoc Bao, T. Maisak, АL4706.

Convallariaceae

Aspidistra globosa Vislobokov & Nuraliev

Gia Lai Province, Mang Yang District, Ayune Commune, Kon Ka Kinh National Park. Secondary and primary dry evergreen broad-leaved forest on shale and lava rocks at elevation of 900-1000 m a.s.l. around point 14º13N 108º20E. Terrestrial herb with erect stem and numerous stilt roots on shady stream slope. Flowers pale green, inside dark violet. Locally abundant.

2 April 2026, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, Truong Ba Vuong, Nguyen Quoc Bao, T. Maisak, АL4703.

Convallariaceae

Aspidistra globosa Vislobokov & Nuraliev

Gia Lai Province, Mang Yang District, Ayune Commune, Kon Ka Kinh National Park. Secondary and primary dry evergreen broad-leaved forest on shale and lava rocks at elevation of 900-1000 m a.s.l. around point 14º13N 108º20E. Terrestrial herb with erect stem and numerous stilt roots on shady stream slope. Flowers pale green, inside dark violet. Locally abundant.

2 April 2026, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, Truong Ba Vuong, Nguyen Quoc Bao, T. Maisak, АL4703.

Selaginellaceae

Selaginella sp.

Dak Nong Province, Dak Song District, Quang Son Commune, Nam Nung Nature Reserve, primary dry evergreen broad-leaved forest on basalt and lava rocks at elevation of about 800-900 m a.s.l. around the point 12º10’N 107º46’E. Lithophytic and terrestrial erect herb to 35 cm tall among exposed stream rocks on waterfall. Locally very common.

30 March 2026, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, Truong Ba Vuong, Tran Thi Thuy Nhan, Nguyen Quoc Bao, T. Maisak, АL4659.

Aristolochiaceae

Aristolochia konkakinhensis Vuong, Aver., V.C.Nguyen, Bao & C.W.Lin

Gia Lai Province, Mang Yang District, Ayune Commune, Kon Ka Kinh National Park. Secondary and primary dry evergreen broad-leaved forest on shale and lava rocks at elevation of 900-1000 m a.s.l. around point 14º13N 108º20E. Herbaceous vine to 5 m long in open place. Flowers pale brown. Rare.

2 April 2026, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, Truong Ba Vuong, Nguyen Quoc Bao, T. Maisak, АL4704.

Fam.?

Gia Lai Province, K'Bang District. Secondary and remnants of primary evergreen broad-leaved dry forest with Dacrydium on lava rocks (red soils) at elevation about 1000 m a.s.l., around point 14º15N 108º35E. Tree to 8 m tall along forest trail. Occasional.

6 April 2026, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, Truong Ba Vuong, Nguyen Quoc Bao, T. Maisak, АL4793.

Convallariaceae

Peliosanthes graminea Ridl.?

Dac Lak Province, Lac District, Evergreen broad-leaved forest on very steep slopes along stream. Not common. Flowers dark violet.

Collected in Nguyen Van Canh Garden on 26 March 2026, Nguyen Van Canh, L. Averyanov, Truong Ba Vuong, T. Maisak, AL4551.

Convallariaceae

Peliosanthes weberi (L.Rodr.) N.Tanaka

Cultivated plant originated from Dac Nong Province, Dak Mil District, evergreen forest mixed with dipterocarp forest at elevation of about 300 m a.s.l., common,

Collected in Nguyen Van Canh Garden on 26 March 2026, Nguyen Van Canh, L. Averyanov, Truong Ba Vuong, T. Maisak, AL4547. Flowers light green.

Convallariaceae

Peliosanthes sp.

Dien Bien Prov., Muong Nhe Distr., Muong Nhe Natural Reserve, Leng Su Sin Municipality, A Suoi Voi Village around point about N22º20’16’’ E102º21’35”. Secondary evergreen broad-leaved lowland and submontane forest on mountain stream slopes composed with sandstone at elevations 500–600 m a.s.l. Terrestrial herb on shady steep stream slope. Flower buds dark green with violet tint. Fruits glossy green. Not rare.

18 May 2022, L. Averyanov, Tran Huy Thai, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, VR 1724.

Acanthaceae

Justicia sp.?

Gia Lai Province, Mang Yang District, Ayune Commune, Kon Ka Kinh National Park. Secondary and primary dry evergreen broad-leaved forest on shale and lava rocks at elevation of 900-1000 m a.s.l. around point 14º13N 108º20E. Erect herb or undershrub to 1.5 m tall on open places along trail. Flowers bright red. Occasional.

2 April 2026, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, Truong Ba Vuong, Nguyen Quoc Bao, T. Maisak, АL4685.

Convallariaceae

Aspidistra sp.

Dak Nong Province, Dak Song District, Quang Son Commune, Nam Nung Nature Reserve, primary dry evergreen broad-leaved forest on basalt and lava rocks at elevation of about 800-900 m a.s.l. around the point 12º10’N 107º46’E. Terrestrial rhizomatous herb on shady stream slope. Leaves evenly dark green. Locally very common.

30 March 2026, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, Truong Ba Vuong, Tran Thi Thuy Nhan, Nguyen Quoc Bao, T. Maisak, АL4667.

Living specimens have died before flowering.

Asclepiadaceae

Dischidia sp.

Dak Nong Province, Dak Song District, Quang Son Commune, Nam Nung Nature Reserve, primary dry evergreen broad-leaved forest on basalt and lava rocks at elevation of about 800-900 m a.s.l. around the point 12º10’N 107º46’E. Epiphytic herbaceous vine on mossy trees along rocky stream. Not rare.

30 March 2026, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, Truong Ba Vuong, Tran Thi Thuy Nhan, Nguyen Quoc Bao, T. Maisak, АL4665.

Convallariaceae

Tupistra khangii Aver., N.Tanaka & Vislobokov

Plant obtained from local collectors in Son La Province, Thuan Chau District, evergreen broad-leaved forest at elevation of about 900 m a.s.l. Common.

November 2025, Nguyen Van Canh, AL4573.

Cycadaceae

Cycas misholitzii

Dac Lak Province, Lak District, Lieng Buk Sak Waterfall, evergreen broad-leaved forest on very steep slopes along stream. Terrestrial palm-like plant. Sterile samples very common.

August 2025, Nguyen Van Canh, AL4566.

Convallariaceae

Aspidistra hainanensis?

Plant obtained from local collectors in Lao Cai Province, Bat Xat District, evergreen forest at elevation of about 1000 m a.s.l.

20.10.2025, Nguyen Van Canh, AL4567.

Convallariaceae

Aspidistra cylindrica?

Dak Lak Province, Chu Mu Mt., evergreen broad-leaved forest at elevation of about 600 m a.s.l. Occasional.

August 2025, Nguyen Van Canh, AL4569.

Acanthaceae

Phlogacanthus sp.

Dak Lac Province, Yok Don National Park, Dipterocarp forest at elevation of about 200 m a.s.l., flowers dirty purple. Plant cultivated in Canh Garden in Buon Ma Thuot Town. Collected by on 26 March 2026, Nguyen Van Canh, L. Averyanov, Truong Ba Vuong, T. Maisak, AL4554.

Araceae

Thyphonium sp.

Dak Lak Province, Lak District, lithophytic herb on open rocks along stream at elevation of about 600 m a.s.l. Not common.

12 September 2025, Nguyen Van Canh, AL4591.

Myrsinaceae

Ardisia sp.

Dak Lak Province, Lal District, secondary open forest at elevation of about 500 m a.s.l. Shrub to 3 m tall, flowers pink. Common.

February 2025, Nguyen Van Canh, AL4588.

Myrsinaceae

Ardisia sp.

Dak Lak Province, Lal District, secondary open forest at elevation of about 500 m a.s.l. Shrub to 3 m tall, flowers pink. Common.

February 2025, Nguyen Van Canh, AL4588.

Zingiberaceae

Hedychium sp.

Plant obtained from local collectors in Lai Chau Province, evergreen forest at elevation of about 1000 m a.s.l. Terrestrial herb to 1 m tall. Flowers white with yellow. Common.

12 September 2025, Nguyen Van Canh, AL4589.

Convallariaceae

Aspidistra cylindrica?

Dak Lak Province, Chu Mu Mountain, evergreen broad-leaved forest at elevation of about 600 m a.s.l. Terrestrial rhizomatous herb. Flowers dull yellow, or yellow with purple. Common.

August 2025, Nguyen Van Canh, AL4590.