Herbarium LE - Specimens

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Liparis stricklandiana Rchb.f.

Ha Giang prov., Quan Ba distr., Bat Dai Son Nature Reserve, Bat Dai Son commune, Pai Chu Phin village, around point 23º07ʹ54.9ʺN 104º59ʹ24.1ʺE, 1000-1220 m a.s.l., karstic, highly eroded mountains composed of solid marble-like limestone, primary evergreen broad-leaved and coniferous (with Pseudotsuga sinensis) humid forest on steep rocky slopes near mountain tops. Clustering lithophyte and epiphyte on rocky mountain top. Common.

16 April 2018, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, Chuong Quang Ngan, T. Maisak, VR 294.

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Liparis stricklandiana Rchb.f.

Ha Giang prov., Quan Ba distr., Bat Dai Son Nature Reserve, Bat Dai Son commune, Pai Chu Phin village, around point 23º07ʹ54.9ʺN 104º59ʹ24.1ʺE, 1000-1220 m a.s.l., karstic, highly eroded mountains composed of solid marble-like limestone, primary evergreen broad-leaved and coniferous (with Pseudotsuga sinensis) humid forest on steep rocky slopes near mountain tops. Clustering lithophyte and epiphyte on rocky mountain top. Common.

16 April 2018, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, Chuong Quang Ngan, T. Maisak, VR 294.

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Liparis superposita Ormerod

Ha Giang prov., Quan Ba distr., Tung Vai commune, Thang village, around point 23º03ʹ41.5ʺN 104º50ʹ41.6ʺE, steep rocky slopes near mountain top composed with eroded stratified highly eroded limestone at elevation 1200-1400 m a.s.l. Primary evergreen broad-leaved very humid forest. Creeping lithophytic herb on mossy exposed rocks. Locally very common.

22 April 2018, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, Nguyen Tien Hiep, Nguyen Quang Hieu, Chuong Quang Ngan, T. Maisak, VR 682.

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Liparis superposita Ormerod

Ha Giang prov., Quan Ba distr., Tung Vai commune, Thang village, around point 23º03ʹ41.5ʺN 104º50ʹ41.6ʺE, steep rocky slopes near mountain top composed with eroded stratified highly eroded limestone at elevation 1200-1400 m a.s.l. Primary evergreen broad-leaved very humid forest. Creeping lithophytic herb on mossy rocks. Locally abundant.

22 April 2018, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, Nguyen Tien Hiep, Nguyen Quang Hieu, Chuong Quang Ngan, T. Maisak, VR 686.

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Liparis sootenzanensis Fukuy.?

Ha Giang prov., Quan Ba distr., Tung Vai commune, Thang village, around point 23º03ʹ41.5ʺN 104º50ʹ41.6ʺE, steep rocky slopes near mountain top composed with eroded stratified highly eroded limestone at elevation 1200-1400 m a.s.l. Primary evergreen broad-leaved very humid forest. Terrestrial herb among shady mossy rocks. Sepals and petals dull brown-purplish, lip pure light yellow-green. Rare.

22 April 2018, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, Nguyen Tien Hiep, Nguyen Quang Hieu, Chuong Quang Ngan, T. Maisak, VR 697.

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Liparis viridiflora (Blume) Lindl.

Ha Giang prov., Quan Ba distr., Tung Vai commune, Thang village, around point 23º03ʹ13.4ʺN 104º51ʹ48.8ʺE, steep rocky slopes of stream valley composed with eroded stratified highly eroded limestone at elevation 1000-1200 m a.s.l. Primary evergreen broad-leaved very humid forest. Clustering epiphyte and lithophyte. Not common.

23 April 2018, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, Nguyen Tien Hiep, Nguyen Quang Hieu, Chuong Quang Ngan, T. Maisak, VR 734.

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Liparis sootenzanensis Fukuy.

Ha Giang prov., Quan Ba distr., Tung Vai commune, Thang village, around point 23º03ʹ04.2ʺN 104º51ʹ09.7ʺE, steep rocky slopes near mountain top composed with eroded stratified highly eroded limestone at elevation 1200-1450 m a.s.l. Primary evergreen broad-leaved very humid forest. Terrestrial erect herb among mossy rocks. Sepals and petals brownish-purple, lip pure yellow-green. Not common.

24 April 2018, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, Nguyen Tien Hiep, Nguyen Quang Hieu, Chuong Quang Ngan, T. Maisak, VR 774.

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Liparis distans C.B. Clarke

Ha Giang prov., Quan Ba distr., Tung Vai commune, Thung Pang village, around point 23º04ʹ38.6ʺN 104º56ʹ06.8ʺE, steep rocky slopes near hill top composed with stratified highly eroded limestone at elevation 1000–1100 m a.s.l. Remnants of primary evergreen broad-leaved very humid forest. Lithophytic clustering herb on shady steep rocky slope. Flower buds pale yellowish-brown. Not rare.

17 October 2018, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, T. Maisak, Truong Duc Thieu, VR 913.

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Liparis petelotii Gagnep.

Ha Giang prov., Quan Ba distr., Tung Vai commune, Thung Pang village, around point 23º04ʹ38.6ʺN 104º56ʹ06.8ʺE, steep rocky slopes near hill top composed with stratified highly eroded limestone at elevation 1000–1100 m a.s.l. Remnants of primary evergreen broad-leaved very humid forest. Lithophytic clustering herb on shady mossy rocks. Flowers light pale olive. Occasional.

17 October 2018, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, T. Maisak, Truong Duc Thieu, VR 926.

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Liparis longibracteata Aver.

Ha Giang prov., Quan Ba distr., Tung Vai commune, Thung Pang village, around point 23º04ʹ38.6ʺN 104º56ʹ06.8ʺE, steep rocky slopes near hill top composed with stratified highly eroded limestone at elevation 1000–1100 m a.s.l. Remnants of primary evergreen broad-leaved very humid forest. Lithophytic clustering herb on shady mossy rocks. Not rare. 17 October 2018, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, T. Maisak, Truong Duc Thieu, VR 928.

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Liparis superposita Ormerod

Ha Giang prov., Quan Ba distr., Tung Vai commune, Thung Pang village, around point 23º04ʹ38.6ʺN 104º56ʹ06.8ʺE, steep rocky slopes near hill top composed with stratified highly eroded limestone at elevation 1000–1100 m a.s.l. Remnants of primary evergreen broad-leaved very humid forest. Lithophytic creeping herb on shady mossy rocks. Flower buds green. Common.

17 October 2018, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, T. Maisak, Truong Duc Thieu, VR 929.

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Liparis superposita Ormerod

Ha Giang prov., Quan Ba distr., Bat Dai Son Nature Reserve, Bat Dai Son commune, Pai Chu Phin village, around point 23º07ʹ54.9ʺN 104º59ʹ24.1ʺE, 1000-1220 m a.s.l., karstic, highly eroded mountains composed of solid marble-like limestone, primary evergreen broad-leaved and coniferous (with Pseudotsuga sinensis) humid forest on steep rocky slopes near mountain tops. Creeping lithophyte on rocky mountain top. Common.

16 April 2018, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, Chuong Quang Ngan, T. Maisak, VR 314.

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Liparis superposita Ormerod

Ha Giang prov., Quan Ba distr., Bat Dai Son Nature Reserve, Bat Dai Son commune, Pai Chu Phin village, around point 23º07ʹ54.9ʺN 104º59ʹ24.1ʺE, 1000-1220 m a.s.l., karstic, highly eroded mountains composed of solid marble-like limestone, primary evergreen broad-leaved and coniferous (with Pseudotsuga sinensis) humid forest on steep rocky slopes near mountain tops. Creeping lithophyte on rocky mountain top. Common.

16 April 2018, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, Chuong Quang Ngan, T. Maisak, VR 314.

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Liparis superposita Ormerod?

Ha Giang prov., Quan Ba distr., Bat Dai Son Nature Reserve, Thanh Van commune, Tan village, Thong (Conifer) Mountain, around point 23º07ʹ40.3ʺN 104º57ʹ11.2ʺE, at elevation 1000-1195 m a.s.l., karstic, highly eroded mountains composed of solid marble-like limestone, primary evergreen broad-leaved and coniferous (with Pseudotsuga sinensis) humid forest on steep rocky slopes near mountain tops. Creeping lithophyte on mossy exposed rocks. Occasional.

19 April 2018, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, Chuong Quang Ngan, T. Maisak, VR 452.

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Liparis superposita Ormerod?

Ha Giang prov., Quan Ba distr., Bat Dai Son Nature Reserve, Thanh Van commune, Tan village, Thong (Conifer) Mountain, around point 23º07ʹ40.3ʺN 104º57ʹ11.2ʺE, at elevation 1000-1195 m a.s.l., karstic, highly eroded mountains composed of solid marble-like limestone, primary evergreen broad-leaved and coniferous (with Pseudotsuga sinensis) humid forest on steep rocky slopes near mountain tops. Creeping lithophyte on mossy exposed rocks. Occasional.

19 April 2018, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, Chuong Quang Ngan, T. Maisak, VR 452.

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Liparis mannii Rchb.f.

Ha Giang prov., Quan Ba distr., Bat Dai Son Nature Reserve, Thanh Van commune, Tan village, Thong (Conifer) Mountain, around point 23º07ʹ40.3ʺN 104º57ʹ11.2ʺE, at elevation 1000-1195 m a.s.l., karstic, highly eroded mountains composed of solid marble-like limestone, primary evergreen broad-leaved and coniferous (with Pseudotsuga sinensis) humid forest on steep rocky slopes near mountain tops. Lithophyte on mossy rocks. Very common. 19 April 2018, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, Chuong Quang Ngan, T. Maisak, VR 471.

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Liparis balansae Gagnep.

Ha Giang prov., Quan Ba distr., Tung Vai commune, Thang village, around point 23º03ʹ41.5ʺN 104º50ʹ41.6ʺE, steep rocky slopes near mountain top composed with eroded stratified highly eroded limestone at elevation 1200-1400 m a.s.l. Primary evergreen broad-leaved very humid forest. Epiphyte on mossy tree. Not rare.

22 April 2018, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, Nguyen Tien Hiep, Nguyen Quang Hieu, Chuong Quang Ngan, T. Maisak, VR 585.

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Liparis stricklandiana Rchb.f.

Ha Giang prov., Quan Ba distr., Tung Vai commune, Thang village, around point 23º03ʹ41.5ʺN 104º50ʹ41.6ʺE, steep rocky slopes near mountain top composed with eroded stratified highly eroded limestone at elevation 1200-1400 m a.s.l. Primary evergreen broad-leaved very humid forest. Lithophytic clustering herb on mossy open rocks. Not rare.

22 April 2018, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, Nguyen Tien Hiep, Nguyen Quang Hieu, Chuong Quang Ngan, T. Maisak, VR 587.

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Liparis cespitosa (Lam.) Lindl.

Ha Giang prov., Quan Ba distr., Bat Dai Son Nature Reserve, Bat Dai Son commune, Pai Chu Phin village, around point 23º07ʹ54.9ʺN 104º59ʹ24.1ʺE, 1000-1220 m a.s.l., karstic, highly eroded mountains composed of solid marble-like limestone, primary evergreen broad-leaved and coniferous (with Pseudotsuga sinensis) humid forest on steep rocky slopes near mountain tops. Clustering epiphyte on rocky mountain top. 16 April 2018, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, Chuong Quang Ngan, T. Maisak, VR 300/1 (living plant only).

Flowered in culture in 18 August 2019. Flowers light green. L. Averyanov.

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Liparis viridiflora Lindl.

Laos, Vientiane prov., окрестности Kasi, N19°18.026 E102°31.221, elev. 800 м над у.м. окрестности пещеры Khuang Lang Cave, склон известнякового останца северо-восточной экспозиции, эпифит. У подножия останца древостой включает: Tetrameles nudifora, Pametia exmia Hook, Croto argyratus Blume, Arenga Westerhoitii Griffith, Ficus religlosa (по табличкам нац.парка) 28.11.2017 E.Konstantinov, T.Vongsa K-411. Сбор. Фото.

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Liparis mannii Rchb.f.

Ha Giang prov., Quan Ba distr., Bat Dai Son commune, Bat Dai Son Nature Reserve, San Chu village, around point 23º08ʹ55.1ʺN 104º59ʹ45.7ʺE, 1100-1290 m a.s.l., karstic, highly eroded mountains composed of solid marble-like limestone, primary evergreen coniferous humid forest with Pseudotsuga sinensis on rocky mountain tops and ridges. Lithophytic herb on open mossy rocks on mountain top. Common.

13 April 2018, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, Chuong Quang Ngan, T. Maisak, VR 039.

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Liparis sootenzanensis Fukuy.

Khanh Hoa Province, Hon Ba Nature Reserve, lithophyte, under close canopy forest, along the dry stream. 20 June 2019, Truong Ba Vuong, Tu Bao Ngan, Mang Van Lam, BV 377. Note. This plant is different from the type of L. sootenzanensis in apex of labellum acute (vs. truncate), calli raised up high, acute, triangular not really connected by middle callus, raised up erect but stop not extend more (vs. low calli, calli continue extend as ridges 2/5 labellum).

Orchidaceae

Liparis mamillata Aver.

Khanh Hoa Province, Hon Ba Nature Reserve, lithophyte orchid with mosses, elevation 1420–1500 m a.s.l. Not common. 19.06.2019, Truong Ba Vuong, Mang Van Lam, BV 225.

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Liparis mannii Rchb.f.

Ha Giang prov., Quan Ba distr., Bat Dai Son Nature Reserve, Bat Dai Son commune, Pai Chu Phin village, around point 23º07ʹ54.9ʺN 104º59ʹ24.1ʺE, 1000-1220 m a.s.l., karstic, highly eroded mountains composed of solid marble-like limestone, primary evergreen broad-leaved and coniferous (with Pseudotsuga sinensis) humid forest on steep rocky slopes near mountain tops. Clustering lithophyte and epiphyte on rocky mountain top. Common.

16 April 2018, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, Chuong Quang Ngan, T. Maisak, VR 291.

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Liparis balansae Gagnep.

Laos, Khammouane prov., Boualapha distr., Nong Seng village, southern sandstone slopes at summit of Phou Chuang (Poujeuang) Mt. around point 17°35'00.3"N, 105°47'35.6"E. Primary evergreen mixed and coniferous dense wind-formed forest at elev. 1000-1400 m a.s.l. Clustering epiphyte and lithophyte on mountain top. Occasional. 4 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 645.

Flowered in 6 August 2019, L. Averyanov, AL 645.1, flowers dark emerald green

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Liparis caudata Aver. et K.S. Nguyen, sp. nov. Type

Thanh Hoa Prov., Thuong Xuan Distr., Bat Mot Municipality, Vin village, Xuan Lien Natural Reserve. Primary broad-leaved evergreen humid forest on shale at elevation 1000-1200 m a.s.l. around point 19°58’51.6’’N 104°59’38.08’’E. Epiphyte on mossy trees with pendent inflorescences to 30 cm long. Flowers light orange-brown. Rare. 5 November 2013 CPC 6809 Coll.: L.Averyanov, N.T.Hiep, N.S.Khang, N.D.Thang, L.V.Tien

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Liparis caudata Aver. et K.S. Nguyen, sp. nov. Type

Thanh Hoa Prov., Thuong Xuan Distr., Bat Mot Municipality, Vin village, Xuan Lien Natural Reserve. Primary broad-leaved evergreen humid forest on shale at elevation 1000-1200 m a.s.l. around point 19°58’51.6’’N 104°59’38.08’’E. Epiphyte on mossy trees with pendent inflorescences to 30 cm long. Flowers light orange-brown. Rare. 5 November 2013 CPC 6809 Coll.: L.Averyanov, N.T.Hiep, N.S.Khang, N.D.Thang, L.V.Tien

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Liparis caudata Aver. et K.S. Nguyen, sp. nov. Paratype

Thanh Hoa Prov., Thuong Xuan Distr., Bat Mot Municipality, Vin village, Xuan Lien Natural Reserve. Primary broad-leaved evergreen humid forest on shale at elevation 1000-1200 m a.s.l. around point 19°58’51.6’’N 104°59’38.08’’E. Epiphyte on mossy trees. Flower buds light green. Rare. 5 November 2013 CPC 6787 Coll.: L.Averyanov, N.T.Hiep, N.S.Khang, N.D.Thang, L.V.Tien

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Fl. in 21 Oct. 2016

Fl. in hort. 10 November 2017. Photos L. Averyanov.

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Liparis sootenzanensis Fukuy.

N. VIETNAM, Lao Cai prov., Bat Xat distr. Bat Xat Nature Reserve, 4 km SSE of Y Ty village. Disturbed forest. N22°37'29'' E103°37'40'' elev. 1820 m. Nuraliev M.S., Vislobokov N.A. 2633 04.06.2019 Det. L.V. Averyanov

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Liparis sootenzanensis Fukuy.

S. VIETNAM, Dak Lak prov., Lak distr., Bong Krang munic. Chu Yang Sin National Park, 12 km SSE of Krong Kmar village. Forest. N12°24'53'' E108°22'56'' elev. 1240 m. Nuraliev M.S., Vislobokov N.A., Yudina S.V. 2607 25.05.2019. Det. L.V. Averyanov

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Liparis chapaensis Gagnep.

Ha Giang prov., Quan Ba distr., Tung Vai commune, Thung Pang village, around point 23º04ʹ38.6ʺN 104º56ʹ06.8ʺE, steep rocky slopes near hill top composed with stratified highly eroded limestone at elevation 1000–1100 m a.s.l. Remnants of primary evergreen broad-leaved very humid forest. Lithophytic herb on mossy shady rocks. Not rare. 17 October 2018, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, T. Maisak, Truong Duc Thieu, VR 900/1.

Flowered in cult. in 20 September 2019. Photos. L.Averyanov, VR 900.1.1.

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Liparis robustior Aver.

Ha Giang prov., Quan Ba distr., Tung Vai commune, Thang village, around point 23º03ʹ13.4ʺN 104º51ʹ48.8ʺE, steep rocky slopes of stream valley composed with eroded stratified highly eroded limestone at elevation 1000-1200 m a.s.l. Primary evergreen broad-leaved very humid forest. Clustering epiphyte on mossy tree (an occasionally lithophyte). Rare. 23 April 2018, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, Nguyen Tien Hiep, Nguyen Quang Hieu, Chuong Quang Ngan, T. Maisak, VR 712a.

Flowered in 20 September 2019, Photos, L. Averyanov VR 712a.1.

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Liparis averyanoviana Szlach.

NORTHERN VIETNAM Cao Bang prov., Nguyen Binh distr. Phia Oac-Phia Den National Park 10 km SW of Nguyen Binh town Forest with bamboo, epilithic. N 22° 35' 47'' E 105° 52' 39'' elev. 1180 m Nuraliev M.S., Kuznetsov A.N., Kuznetsova S.P. № 2284 07.10.2018 Det. L.V. Averyanov

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Liparis sootenzanensis Fukuy.

N. VIETNAM, Lao Cai prov., Bat Xat distr. Bat Xat Nature Reserve, 4 km SSE of Y Ty village. Disturbed forest. N22°37'29'' E103°37'40'' elev. 1820 m.

Nuraliev M.S., Vislobokov N.A. 2633 04.06.2019 Det. L.V. Averyanov

Liparis balansae Gagnep.

NORTHERN VIETNAM Cao Bang prov., Nguyen Binh distr. Phia Oac-Phia Den National Park 11 km WSW of Nguyen Binh town Forest with bamboo, near river, epiphytic. N 22° 36' 16'' E 105° 52' 24'' elev. 1550 m Nuraliev M.S. № 2292 08.10.2018 Det. L.V. Averyanov

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Liparis chapaensis Gagnep.

Ha Giang Prov., Quan Ba Distr., Tung Vai Commune, Thang Village, around point 23.05349ºN 104.86446ºE, steep rocky slopes of river valley composed with eroded limestone mixed with sandstone at elevation 1000–1100 m a.s.l. Remnants of primary evergreen broad-leaved very humid forest along river. Clustering lithophyte on vertical wet mossy stream cliffs. Flowers dull orange-brown. Very common. 7 October 2019, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, T. Maisak, VR 1430.

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Liparis mannii Rchb.f.?

Ha Giang Prov., Quan Ba Distr., Cao Ma Po Commune, Then Van 1 Village, Binh Mountain, around point 23.09452ºN 104.84831ºE, steep rocky slopes composed with highly eroded limestone at elevation 1400–1600 m a.s.l. Remnants of primary evergreen broad-leaved very humid forest with plantation of “wild-grown” Amomum. Clustering epiphyte on old mossy tree. Occasional.

4 October 2019, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, T. Maisak, VR 1304.

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Liparis sootenzanensis Fukuy.

Ha Giang Prov., Quan Ba Distr., Ta Van Commune, Can Ho Village, around point 23.03513ºN 104.87016ºE, steep rocky mountain slopes composed of eroded limestone at elevation 1100–1250 m a.s.l. near mountain top. Secondary evergreen broad-leaved humid forest. Terrestrial herb in shady rocky place. Not common. 9 October 2019, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, T. Maisak, VR 1458.

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Liparis cordifolia Hook.f.

Ha Giang Prov., Quan Ba Distr., Tung Vai Commune, Kho My Village, around point 23.08460ºN 104.88377ºE steep rocky slopes composed with highly eroded limestone at elevation 1000–1250 m a.s.l. Primary evergreen broad-leaved very humid forest. Lithophytic herb on shady mossy rocks. Not common. 6 October 2019, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, T. Maisak, VR 1370.

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Liparis superposita Ormerod

Ha Giang Prov., Quan Ba Distr., Tung Vai Commune, Kho My Village, around point 23.08460ºN 104.88377ºE steep rocky slopes composed with highly eroded limestone at elevation 1000–1250 m a.s.l. Primary evergreen broad-leaved very humid forest. Creeping lithophyte on mossy rocks. Common. 6 October 2019, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, T. Maisak, VR 1379.

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Liparis distans C.B. Clarke

Ha Giang Prov., Quan Ba Distr., Cao Ma Po Commune, Then Van 1 Village, around point 23.11410ºN 104.84506ºE steep rocky slopes composed with highly eroded limestone at elevation 1600–1700 m a.s.l. Primary evergreen broad-leaved and coniferous very humid forest.

5 October 2019, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, T. Maisak, VR 1320.

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Liparis mannii Rchb.f.

Ha Giang Prov., Quan Ba Distr., Cao Ma Po Commune, Then Van 1 Village, around point 23.11410ºN 104.84506ºE steep rocky slopes composed with highly eroded limestone at elevation 1600–1700 m a.s.l. Primary evergreen broad-leaved and coniferous very humid forest. Epiphyte on old mossy tree. Occasional. 5 October 2019, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, T. Maisak, VR 1348.

Orchidaceae

Liparis nervosa (Thunb.) Lindl.

Ha Giang Prov., Quan Ba Distr., Cao Ma Po Commune, Then Van 1 Village, Binh Mountain, around point 23.09452ºN 104.84831ºE, steep rocky slopes composed with highly eroded limestone at elevation 1400–1600 m a.s.l. Remnants of primary evergreen broad-leaved very humid forest with plantation of “wild-grown” Amomum. Terrestrial herb among mossy rocks in shady place. Occasional. 4 October 2019, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, T. Maisak, VR 1305.

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Liparis elliptica Wight

Champasak Prov., 15º04ʹ21.1ʹʹN 106º12ʹ19.2ʹʹ, elevation 1150 m a.s.l., 28.11.2019, N.L. Orlov, L.K. Iogansen, AL 1270 (photo only).

Orchidaceae

Liparis superposita Ormerod

Ha Giang Prov., Quan Ba Distr., Cao Ma Po Commune, Then Van 1 Village, Binh Mountain, around point 23.09452ºN 104.84831ºE, steep rocky slopes composed with highly eroded limestone at elevation 1400–1600 m a.s.l. Remnants of primary evergreen broad-leaved very humid forest with plantation of “wild-grown” Amomum. Lithophytic creeping herb on open mossy rocks. Flowers pale olive-green. Occasional. 4 October 2019, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, T. Maisak, VR 1265.

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Liparis tenuis Rolfe ex Downie

Lam Dong Province, Lam Ha District, evergreen broad-leaved submontane forest at elevation about 1000 m a.s.l. Clustering epiphyte on tall trees. Flowers pale yellow, lip and column brown. Ngo Quang Dang sine n. Photos made from cultivated plant. 28 October 2019, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, T. Maisak, AL 1215.8 (photos only).

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Liparis elliptica Wight

Lam Dong Province, Lam Ha District, evergreen broad-leaved and coniferous submontane forest at elevation about 1000 m a.s.l. Clustering epiphyte on tall trees. Flowers entirely light green. Ngo Quang Dang sine n.

Photos made from cultivated wild collected plant. 28 October 2019, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Van Canh, T. Maisak, AL 1216.5 (photos only).

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Liparis viridiflora Lindl.

Ha Giang Province, Quan Ba District, Ta Van Commune, around point, N23.03884º E104.85062º, 1150-1290 m a.s.l., remnants of primary evergreen broad-leaved forest on steep slopes mixed with conifers on ridge and tops of limestone mountains. Lithophytic herb about 20-30 cm, flower yellowish dull white, common. 19 November 2019, Nguyen Sinh Khang, Nguyen Van Du, Mac Mahan Scott Forrest, Zale Peter Jeffrey & Paige Gregory, HG-QB 09