Herbarium LE - Specimens

[Imported description]
Family: Orchidaceae
Taxon: Malaxis lindeniana A. Rich. et Galeotti
Type specimen category: Isotypus
Identified by: A. Rich. et Galeotti
Collectors: H. Galeotti
Record number: 5138
Collection date: 12.1840
Country: Mexico
Locality: Cordillera (Vera-Cruz)

[Imported description]

Taxon: Malaxis monophyllos (L.) Sw.

Type specimen category: General specimen

Collectors: V. L. Komarov

Collection date: 1897.08.04

Country: North Korea

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Orchidaceae

Malaxis acuminata D. Don

Ha Giang prov., Quan Ba distr., Tung Vai commune, Thang village, around point 23º03ʹ04.2ʺN 104º51ʹ09.7ʺE, steep rocky slopes of stream valley composed with eroded stratified highly eroded limestone at elevation 1200-1450 m a.s.l. Primary evergreen broad-leaved very humid forest. Terrestrial or lithophytic herb among mossy rocks. Flowers yellowish-pink. Occasional. 24 April 2018, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, Nguyen Tien Hiep, Nguyen Quang Hieu, Chuong Quang Ngan, T. Maisak, VR 771.

FLORA OF VIETNAM

Orchidaceae

Malaxis ophrydis (J. Koenig) Ormerod

Ha Giang Prov., Quan Ba Distr., Can Ty Commune, Sin Suoi Ho Village, around point 23.09566ºN 105.02142ºE. Very steep mountain slopes composed of solid highly eroded karstic limestone at elevation 800–1000 m a.s.l. Remnants of primary evergreen broad-leaved and coniferous (with Calocedrus rupestris and Xanthocyparis vietnamensis) humid forest. Terrestrial herb in shady place among rocks. Common.

11 October 2019, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, T. Maisak, VR 1585.

Orchidaceae

Malaxis ophrydis (J. Koenig) Ormerod

Ha Giang Prov., Quan Ba Distr., Can Ty Commune, Sin Suoi Ho Village, around point 23.09566ºN 105.02142ºE. Very steep mountain slopes composed of solid highly eroded karstic limestone at elevation 800–1000 m a.s.l. Remnants of primary evergreen broad-leaved and coniferous (with Calocedrus rupestris and Xanthocyparis vietnamensis) humid forest. Terrestrial herb in shady place among rocks. Common. 11 October 2019, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, T. Maisak, VR 1585.

RUSSIAN-VIETNAMESE TROPICAL CENTER

Orchidaceae

Malaxis acuminata D.Don

Southern Vietnam, Lam Dong prov., Bao Lam distr., Loc Bao municipality, 7 km NW from Loc Bao town. In the forest near rocky river bank, around point 11°50'19''N 107°38'37''E at elev. about 510 m a.s.l.

28 March 2012 M.Nuraliev 643 Photos.

FLORA OF VIETNAM
Orchidaceae
Malaxis acuminata D.Don?

N. Vietnam, prov. Cao Bang, distr. Nguyen Binh, municipality Ca Thanh
(N 22°44′ E 105°50′). Primary semideciduous mixed forest along tops of
remnant karst limestone ridge at 1350-1400 m elev. Terrestrial herb
among shady rocks in wet places. Leaves pink-purple. Not rare.

CBL 1308 13 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.

FLORA OF VIETNAM
Orchidaceae
Malaxis acuminata D.Don

Southern Vietnam, Lam Dong province, Bai Loc district, evergreen broad-leaved forest, about 700 m a.s.l., lithophytic herb, rare, 15 August 2018, Nguyen Van Canh, AL 427.

FLORA OF VIETNAM
Orchidaceae
Malaxis acuminata D.Don

N. Vietnam, prov. Cao Bang, distr. Ha Lang, municipality Thanh Nhat (N
22°41′ E 106°40′), about 42 km to E from Cao Bang town. Primary open
coniferous and mixed semideciduous forest along tops of remnant
limestone ridge at 600 m alt. Terrestrial herb on shadow wet canyons.
Not common.

CBL 731 27 Nov. 1998

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic
Society (grant No 6300-98)

Collectors: Averyanov L., P.K.Loc, N.X.Tam.

FLORA OF VIETNAM

Fam. Orchidaceae

Malaxis acuminata D.Don

N. Vietnam, prov. Ha Giang, distr. Yen Minh, municipality Lao Va Chai,

vicinities of Ngan Chai village, 6 km to W of Yen Minh town (N 23ø07'

E 105ø08'). Primary evergreen wet mossy mixed forest (with domination

of Tsuga chinensis and Pinus kwangtungensis) along tops of karst

remnant limestone ridge at 1500-1600 m elev. Terrestrial and

lithophyte herb in mossy shady places. Leaves pink-purple or green

with purple-violet longitudinal stripes. Flowers: tepals dull pinkish,

lip light yellowish-green. Not rare.

No CBL 1980 01 May 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.

FLORA OF VIETNAM

Orchidaceae

Malaxis finetii (Gagnep.) Tang et F.T.Wang

Quang Nam Prov., Dai Loc Distr., Dai Hong municipality, environs of Dai Hong town around point 15°49’19”N 107°56’58”E. Rich secondary broadleaved evergreen forest on very steep rocky slope and cliffs composed with eroded sandstone at elev. about 300 m a.s.l. Terrestrial herb ishady place. Rare.

CPC 3359a 19 May 2011

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

Fl. et coll. under cultivation at Komarov Botanical Institute at 13 Oct. 2011. Flowers odorless, entirely light green becoming yellowish during anthesis, operculum light yellowish-green, with white margin. Photos. L.Averyanov

FLORA OF VIETNAM

Fam. Orchidaceae

Malaxis calophylla Kuntze.

Gia Lai Prov., Chu Pah Distr., Chu Dang Ya Mun. Phan Ke Loc, P-9860, 27.05.2001.

Det.: L. Averyanov

FLORA OF VIETNAM
Orchidaceae
Malaxis acuminata D.Don

N. Vietnam, prov. Cao Bang, distr. Nguyen Binh, municipality Ca Thanh,
vicinities of Ta Phinh village (N 22°44′ E 105°50′). Primary open
semideciduous mixed mossy forest (with Pseudotsuga brevifolia, Tsuga
chinensis and Pinus kwangtungensis) along tops of remnant karst
limestone ridge at 1350-1400 m elev. Terrestrial herb in shady places.
Leaves deep violet. Flowers deep violet. Not common.

CBL 1581 19 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.

FLORA VIETNAMICA
Soviet – Vietnamese Expedition
LX-VN 1807 Garden number 050

Orchidaceae
Malaxis acuminata D. Don⁣

Vietnam. Prov. Ha Nam, Ninh Binh. Cuc Phuong. 02.05.1985, L. Averyanov et al.

Det.: L. Averyanov 1985.

FLORA OF VIETNAM
Orchidaceae
Malaxis acuminata D.Don

Phu Tho Prov., Tan Son Distr., Xuan Son Municipality, Du village, around point 21°06′57”N 104°57′17”E.

Primary broad-leaved closed wet forest on very steep rocky slopes and cliffs of low remnant mountains composed with highly eroded solid marble-like limestone at elevation 400-600 m a.s.l.

Terrestrial herb in shady places. Rare.

HAL 12650a 16 February 2009
Coll.: L.Averyanov, P.K.Loc, N.T.Vinh, L.T.Son.

Fl. et coll. In Komarov Institute Horto. at 25 March 2009. Flowers odorless, tepals pink, lip yellowish-green.

FLORA OF VIETNAM
Plants of Lo Go Xa Mat NP and adjacent areas
Orchidaceae
Malaxis acuminata D.Don.?

Vietnam, Tay Ninh Prov., Tay Ninh city, Ninh Son Municipality, S slope of Nui Ba Den mountain around point 11°22′56”N 106°10′14”E.

Dry evergreen forest with bamboo on very steep rocky slope composed with granite at elevation 700-800 m a.s.l.

Terrestrial herb in shady place. Rare.

HLF 7408 18 December 2008

Coll. T.H.Thai, Averyanov L., P.K.Loc, P.V.The, Averyanova A., N.T.Vinh.
Grant from Henry Luce Foundation.

FLORA OF VIETNAM
Orchidaceae
Malaxis sp.

S. Vietnam, Prov. Khanh Hoa, distr. Khanh Son, 42 km to NE from Dalat
city. Primary closed broadleaved evergreen forest on shelfes and along
bluffs of giant waterfall in upper reaches of Lieng Ly river
on E macroslope of Hon Giao mt. ridge at 1300 m alt.
(N 12° 12′, E 108° 44′).
Epilite on granite shadow wet stream rocks. Not common.
VH 4351 25.04.1997
International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic
Society (grant No 5803-96)

Collectors: L. Averyanov, N.Q. Binh, N.T. Hiep

FLORA OF VIETNAM
Orchidaceae
Malaxis acuminata D.Don

N. Vietnam, Ha Giang prov., Dong Van distr., Tu Tinh municipality (N
23°05′ E 105°15′), 40.7 km to 43° of Ha Giang city. Remnants of dry
broadleaved evergreen forest on steep slopes and cliffs near the top
of karst limestone isolated mesae at elev. 600-750 m a.s.l. Terrestrial
and lithophyte forb on shady places. Common.

NTH 3536 10 Oct. 1999

Collectors: N.T. Hiep, N.Q. Binh, L. Averyanov, P. Cribb.

FLORA OF VIETNAM
Plants of Ha Giang Province
Orchidaceae
Malaxis acuminata D.Don

Ha Giang, Quan Ba distr., Can Ty comm., Bat Dai Son NR

Terrestrial; leaves pink-brownish

HAL 11855 12 May 2008 Loc’s Photos: 23982a-23982ai
Coll.: N.S. Khang

Orchideaceae

Malaxis calophylla Kuntze

Southern Vietnam , Kien Giang Prov., Phu Quoc Island. Coll. Nguyen Vu Khoi 2007.

Det.: L. Averyanov

Orchidaceae

Malaxis acuminata D.Don.

Vietnam. Prov. Lam Dong, Lang biang. 04.05.1980, Leg. Vu Nguyen Tu No 126.

FLORA OF VIETNAM
Malaxis acuminata D.Don

N. Vietnam, Prov. Cao Bang, distr. Tra Linh, municipalite Quoc Toan,
vicinity of Thang Heng and Lung Tao villages near Thang Heng lake.
Dry broadleaved evergreen closed primary forest on steep slopes and
bluffs of limestone ridges and mesas at 650-700 m alt.
Terrestrial and epilitic herb on shadow dry rocky slopes. Flowers pale
greenish with pink tint. Leaves pure light green. Not common.
VH 4924 25-27.05.1997
International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic
Society (grant No 5803-96)

Collectors: L. Averyanov, N.T. Hiep

Russian-Vietnamese Tropical Centre

Malaxis ophrydis (J.Koenig) Ormerod

SOUTHERN VIETNAM

Gia Lai prov., K'Bang distr., K'rong municip.

Kon Ka Kinh National Park

25 km NW of K'Bang town

Forest

N 14° 18' 50'' E 108° 26' 30'' elev. 815 m

Nuraliev M.S., Kuznetsov A.N., Kuznetsova S.P.

№ 1822 19.05.2017

Det. L.V. Averyanov

FLORA OF VIETNAM
Orchidaceae
Malaxis ophrydis

Nghe An Prov., Ky Son Distr., Nam Can Municipality, eastern slopes of Phu Xai Lai Leng mountain system.

Secondary broad-leaved open forest and secondary scrub on very steep clay laterite hill slopes on shale along road at elevation 650-750 m a.s.l. around point 19°13′21.9″N 104°15′04.0″E.

Terrestrial herb on wet shady steep slope. Occasional.

20 October 2013 CPC 5494
Coll.: L.Averyanov, N.T.Hiep, N.S.Khang, L.M.Tuan

FLORA OF VIETNAM
Orchidaceae
Malaxis acuminata D.Don

N. Vietnam, Bac Can prov., Na Ri distr., Kim Hy municipality,
vicinities of Lung Hin Con village (N 22°17′ E 106°03′), 27 km to 55°
of Bac Can city. Remnants of primary mixed evergreen dry open forest
with Pseudotsuga brevifolia and bamboo along tops of remnant karst
limestone ridge at elev. about 800 m a.s.l. Lithophyte on shady rocks.
Very common.

NTH 3668 19 Oct. 1999

Collectors: N.T. Hiep, P.K. Loc, L. Averyanov.

Russian-Vietnamese Tropical Centre

Malaxis ophrydis (J.Koenig) Ormerod

SOUTHERN VIETNAM

Gia Lai prov., K'Bang distr., K'rong municip.

Kon Ka Kinh National Park

25 km NW of K'Bang town

Forest

N 14° 18' 50'' E 108° 26' 30'' elev. 815 m

Nuraliev M.S., Kuznetsov A.N., Kuznetsova S.P.

№ 1822 19.05.2017

Det. L.V. Averyanov

Orchidaceae

Malaxis octodentata Seidenf.

VIETNAM. Prov. Vungtau-Condao, Bay Canh. N 8°40' E 106°35'. On soil in crevices of large rocks in open mountain forest. h~200 m. 1989.06.17. Leg. Averyanov L., Kudryavtzeva E. N 428.

Det. Averyanov L.

FLORA OF VIETNAM
Orchidaceae
Malaxis acuminata D.Don

N. Vietnam, Lang Son prov., Huu Lung distr., Huu Lien municipality (N
21°40′ E 106°22′). Primary evergreen broadleaved forest with bamboo
near the top of remnant karst limestone ridge at elev. 400-450 m
a.s.l. Lithophytic and terrestrial forb on cliffs of N exposition.
Common.

NTH 3254 01 Oct. 1999

Collectors: N.T. Hiep, N.Q. Binh, L. Averyanov, P. Cribb.

FLORA OF VIETNAM
Orchidaceae
Goodyera viridiflora (Blume) Blume

N. Vietnam, prov. Cao Bang, distr. Ha Lang, municipality Duc Quang,
vicinities of Lung Hoai village (N 22°43′ E 106°40′), about 43 km to E
from Cao Bang town. Primary open coniferous and mixed semideciduous
forest (with Pinus kwangtungensis and Pseudotsuga brevifolia) along tops
of remnant limestone ridge at 600-650 m alt. Terrestrial herb in
shadow canyons. Common.

CBL 752 28 Nov. 1998

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic
Society (grant No 6300-98)

Collectors: Averyanov L., P.K. Loc.

Orchideaceae

Malaxis khasiana (Hook.f.) Kuntze

Plant of unknovn origin. Vietnam ?

Averyanov, Leonid Vladimirovich at 10.2012

Orchidaceae

Malaxis ophrydis

VIETNAM. Prov. Vungtau-Condao, Bay Canh. N 8°40' E 106°35'. On soil in crevices of large rocks in open mountain forest. h~200 m. 1989.06.17. Leg. Averyanov L., Kudryavtzeva E. N 357.

Det. Averyanov L.

FLORA OF VIETNAM
Orchidaceae
Malaxis acuminata D.Don

N. Vietnam, prov. Son La, distr. Moc Chau, municipality Chieng Hac,
vicinities of Co Liu village (N 20°51′ E 104°38′). Primary evergreen
broadleaved wet mossy forest along rocky tops of remnant karst
limestone ridge at 1200-1240 m elev. Terrestrial and lithophyte forb
on steep slopes. Leaves purple striped. Not rare.

NTH 2977 29 May 1999

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic
Society (grant No 6300-98)

Collectors: N.T.Hiep, P.H.Hoang, Averyanov L.

Orchidaceae

Malaxis ophrydis

VIETNAM. Prov. Vungtau-Condao, Bay Canh. N 8°40' E 106°35'. On soil in crevices of large rocks in open mountain forest. h~200 m. 1989.06.17. Leg. Averyanov L., Kudryavtzeva E. N 357.

Det. Averyanov L.

FLORA OF VIETNAM
Plants of Yok Don NP and adjacent areas
Orchidaceae
Malaxis ophrydis (Koenig) Ormerod

Vietnam, Dac Lac Prov., Buon Don Distr., Krong Na municipality, Yok Don NP, Yok Don Ridge around point 12°50′53”N 107°33′59”E.

Primary dry evergreen forest on thin gray soils derived from sandstone with quartzite dykes along ridge edge at elevation 400-460 m a.s.l.

Terrestrial herb on dry open rocky slope. Not common.

HLF 7220 19 March 2008

Coll. N.T.Hiep, Averyanov L., P.K.Loc, N.T.Vinh, N.S.Khang, T.H.Thai, N.V.Trai
Grant from Henry Luce Foundation.

FLORA OF VIETNAM
Orchidaceae
Malaxis acuminata D.Don.

N.Vietnam, Cao Bang Prov., Trung Khanh Distr., Ngoc Khe Municipality, Pac Nga village, around point 22°54′59′'N, 106°31′44′'E, at elevation 800-850 m a.s.l.

Remnants of primary broad-leaved and coniferous forest on ridge tops and on very steep slopes and cliffs of rocky ridges and mesae composed with light gray solid marble-like highly eroded crystalline limestone.

Lithophytic herb on steep rocky slope. Flowers green with violet tint. Leaves green with purple-violet stripes. Common.

HAL 5487 9 June 2004

Collectors: L.Averyanov, P.K.Loc, P.V.The, N.T.Vinh.

FLORA OF VIETNAM
Orchidaceae
Malaxis acuminata D.Don.

N.Vietnam, Bac Kan Prov., Cho Don Distr., Ban Thi Municipality, village Phia Khao, around point 22°16′58′'N, 105°31′20′'E at elevation 800-900 m a.s.l. (Lung Chang and Lung Li mountains). Remnants of primary broad-leaved evergreen closed wet forest on very steep slopes and cliffs of rocky ridges and mesae composed with solid marble-like stratified limestone. Terrestrial and lithophytic herb on very steep rocky slopes and cliffs. Flowers light dull yellowish-green with dirty purple tint. Leaves light green with violet indistinct stripes. Very common.
HAL 4674 20 May 2004
Collectors: L.Averyanov, N.T.Hiep, P.V.The, N.T.Vinh.

FLORA OF VIETNAM

Orchidaceae

Malaxis ophrydis (Koenig) Ormerod

N.Vietnam, Bac Kan Prov., Cho Don Distr., Ban Thi Municipality,

village Phia Khao, around point 22º15'35''N, 105º31'17''E at elevation

800-900 m a.s.l.

Remnants of primary broad-leaved evergreen closed wet forest on very

steep slopes and cliffs of rocky ridges and mesae composed with solid

marble-like stratified limestone.

Lithophytic herb on steep slope. Flowers yellowish-green with

pink-brown tint. Occasional.

No HAL 4629 19 May 2004 (Photo)

Collectors: L.Averyanov, N.T.Hiep, P.V.The, N.T.Vinh.

Orchideaceae

Malaxis ophrydis (J.Koenig) Ormerod⁣

S. Vietnam , Kien Giang Prov. Coll. Nguyen Vu Khoi s.n. 11.2007

Det. L. Averyanov Nov. 2007

FLORA OF VIETNAM
Orchidaceae
Malaxis acuminata D.Don

N.Vietnam, Bac Kan Prov., Ba Be Distr., Nam Mau Municipality, Ba Be
National Park around point 22o23′22′'N 105o37′09′'E.

Selectly logged primary evergreen dry broad-leaved forest on very steep
slopes and cliffs composed with crystalline highly eroded marble-like
limestone at elevation 300-400 m a.s.l.

Terrestrial and lithophytic herb in shady place. Occasional.

HLF 605 23 Dec. 2002.

Coll. J.Regalado, Nguyen Tien Hiep, L.Averyanov, Do Hoang Chung,
To Van Thao, Vu Hong Van, Nguyen Tien Vinh, Mai Van Xinh.
Grant from Henry Luce Foundation.

VIETNAM

ORCHIDACEAE

Malaxis acuminata D. Don

det. L. Averyanov (LE), 2002

Lang Son, Hъu Lung District, Hъu Lien Municipality; Hъu Lien Protected Area, between Deo Dat (N21є41.04, E106є21) and Lan Dat (N21є40.56, E106є20.24) in forest on limestone and schist. 115 m Rare, on rock and on ground in loose leaf litter; leaves light green with purple tinge; from succulent stems also tinged red-pink; buds red-pink; lower leaf sheath speckled purple-red; reflexed petals reddish-green; "spathe"-like petal light green; beak of labellum deep red-purple.

2 April 1998

D.K. Harder, P.K. Loc, N.T. Hiep & N.Q. Binh 4100

MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN HERBARIUM (MO)

FLORA OF VIETNAM

Orchidaceae

Malaxis latifolia J.E.Smith

S. Vietnam, Prov. Kon Tum, Distr. Dak Gley, about 6-8 km to the N of Dak Gley town. Secondary evergreen dry forest rich in primary elements with bamboo (Oxytenanthera sp.) domination at 700-750 m alt.

Terrestrial herb in dry bamboo forest. Rare.

VH 2095 28.11.1995

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5094-93)

Participants: L. Averyanov, N.T. Ban, A. Budantzev, L. Budantzev, N.T. Hiep, D.D. Huyen, P.K. Loc, G. Yakovlev

11 Expedition of Scientific Vessel "Academician A. Nesmeyanov"

N 882

Malaxis latifolia f.E.Smith

Vietnam Prov. Vungtau -Condao. Con Dao, N 8°490' E 106°35', 1987.04.06, Leg. Averyanov L., Kudryavtzeva E., Nguyen Tien Ban.

Det. Averyanov L.

FLORA OF VIETNAM

Plants of Hang Kia-Pa Co Nature Reserve

Malaxis acuminata D.Don

Hoa Binh Prov., Mai Chau Distr., Pa Co Municipality, near boundary with Hang Kia Municipality, around point 20?44’36’’ N, 104?53’45’’ E, 1341 m a.s.l.

In closed evergreen broad-leaved forests on foots of limestone mountain.

Flowers dark brown.

HAL 8945 21 Jul 2006 Photos

Collectors: Phan Ke Loc, Le Dong Tan, Nguyen Sinh Khang & Nguyen Tien Vinh

Collected with the financial support from NYBG, U.S.A.

FLORA OF VIETNAM
Orchidaceae
Malaxis acuminata D.Don.

N.Vietnam, Bac Kan Prov., Na Ri Distr., Liem Thuy Municipality,
village Na Bo, around point 21°56′44′'N, 106°05′09′'E, at elevation
300-700 m a.s.l.

Primary broad-leaved evergreen closed wet forest on very steep slopes
and cliffs of rocky ridges and mesae composed with white solid
marble-like crystalline limestone.

Terrestrial and lithophytic herb on shady slope. Leaves light green
with purple tint along main nerves. Common.

HAL 4941 27 May 2004

Collectors: L.Averyanov, N.T.Hiep, P.V.The, N.T.Vinh.

FLORA VIETNAMICA
Soviet – Vietnamese Expedition
LX-VN 2289 Garden number 242

Orchidaceae
Malaxis ophrydis (J.Koenig) Ormerod⁣

Vietnam. Prov. Gia Lai - Kon Tum. Kon Plong. Mang Den. 28.05.1985, L. Averyanov et al.

Det.: L. Averyanov 1985

FLORA VIETNAMICA
Soviet – Vietnamese Expedition
LX-VN 2203

Orchidaceae
Malaxis ophrydis (J.Koenig) Ormerod

Vietnam. Prov. Gia Lai - Kon Tum. Kontum, Dacny, 25.05.1985, L. Averyanov et al.

Det.: L. Averyanov 1985

FLORA OF VIETNAM

Orchidaceae

Malaxis ophrydis (Koenig) Ormerod

Lai Chau Prov., Sin Ho Distr., Ta Phin Municipality, around point 22º27’13’’N 103º16’31’’E.

Remnants of broad-leaved evergreen closed primary forest on steep mountain slopes composed with solid crystalline highly eroded limestone at elev. 1100-1200 m a.s.l.

Terrestrial herb among secondary shrubs on steep slope. Not common.

HAL 9902 17 Nov. 2006

Coll.: Nguyen Tien Hiep, L.Averyanov, Pham Van The.

FLORA OF VIETNAM

Orchidaceae

Malaxis subtilis Aver., sp.nov. Type

N. Vietnam, Prov. Cao Bang, distr. Tra Linh, municipalite Quoc Toan, vicinity of Thang Heng and Lung Tao villages near Thang Heng lake. Open dry primary mixed forest with domination of Keteleeria fortunei on tops of limestone mesas and ridges at 800-850 m alt. Terrestrial and epilitic herb on rocky steep rather open slopes near

tops of mesas. Flowers light greenish-yellow with pink tint. Leaves pink. Not rare.

No VH 4919 25-27.05.1997

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96)

Collectors: L. Averyanov, N.T. Hiep