Herbarium LE - Specimens

FLORA OF VIETNAM Urticaceae Elatostemma sp. Cao Bang Prov., Nguyen Binh Distr., Yen Lac Municipality, Chi Doi village, around point 22°45'34"N, 105°51'48.7"E. Primary fractionaly logged coniferous forest with Pseudotsuga sinensis along highly eroded rocky limestone ridge at elevation about 1400 m a.s.l. Lithophytic herb to 1 m tall on wet open rocks in mountain walley. Flowers white. Locally abundant. 5 October 2013 CPC 5424 L.Averyanov, N.T.Hiep, L.M.Tuan, N.S.Khang, T.Maisak, L.Osinovets

FLORA OF VIETNAM. Fam. Urticaceae. Pellea sp. N. Vietnam, Ha Giang prov., Meo Vac distr., Shung Cha municipality,. vicinities of Lo Loi Phin village (N 23°11' E 105°17'). Coniferous. primary mossy forest with domination of Pseudotsuga brevifolia along. tops of remnant limestone karst ridge at elev 1200-1250 m a.s.l. Terrestrial and lithophytic forb up to 1 m hg on shady cliff. Common. No NTH 3324   05 Oct. 1999. . Collectors: N.T. Hiep, N.Q. Binh, L. Averyanov, P. Cribb.

FLORA OF VIETNAM. Fam. Urticaceae. Pellea sp. 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. Lithophytic forb up to 0.5. m hg on open rocks. Very common. No NTH 3654   19 Oct. 1999. . Collectors: N.T. Hiep, P.K. Loc, L. Averyanov.

FLORA OF VIETNAM. Fam. Urticaceae. N. Vietnam, prov. Cao Bang, distr. Tra Linh, municipality Luu Ngoc,. vicinities of Lung Mu village (N 22°47' E 106°18'), about 14 km from. Cao Bang town to the N. Primary coniferous and mixed semideciduous. open forest (with Pseudotsuga brevifolia) along tops of limestone ridge. at 800 m alt. Epilite herb up to 0.6 m hg. Common dominante of herb. forest stratum. No CBL 1191   13 Dec. 1998. International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic. Society (grant No 6300-98). . Collectors: Averyanov L., N.Q.Binh, N.T.Hiep, P.K.Loc, N.X.Tam.

FLORA OF VIETNAM. Fam. Urticaceae. Oreoclide sp. N. Vietnam, prov. Cao Bang, distr. Tra Linh, municipality Quang Vinh. (N 22°51' E 106°14'), about 21 km from Cao Bang town to the N. Open. primary coniferous forest (with Pseudotsuga brevifolia) along tops of. remnant limestone ridge at 850-900 m alt. Treelet up to 3 (5) m hg. Ripe fruits white, juicy. Not rare. No CBL 1055   10 Dec. 1998. International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic. Society (grant No 6300-98). . Collectors: Averyanov L., N.Q.Binh, N.T.Hiep, N.X.Tam.

FLORA OF VIETNAM. Fam. Ericaceae. Pierris sp. ?. N. Vietnam, Ha Giang prov., Meo Vac distr., Shung Cha municipality,. vicinities of Lo Loi Phin village (N 23°11' E 105°17'). Coniferous. primary mossy forest with domination of Pseudotsuga brevifolia along. tops of remnant limestone karst ridge at elev 1200-1250 m a.s.l. Shrub about 1 m hg. Flowers light green. Not common. No NTH 3329   05 Oct. 1999. . Collectors: N.T. Hiep, N.Q. Binh, L. Averyanov, P. Cribb.

FLORA OF VIETNAM. Fam. Ericaceae. Vaccinium sp. 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 1350-1400 m elev. Shrub 1.5-2 m hg. Fruits brightly red. Common. No CBL 1849   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.

FLORA OF VIETNAM. Fam. Ericaceae. Vaccinium sp. 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 1350-1400 m elev. Shrub 1.5-2 m hg. Flowers reddish-pink. Not. rare. No CBL 1850   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.

FLORA OF VIETNAM Hamamelidaceae Loropetalum flavum Averyanov, P.K. Endress & K.S. Nguyen, sp. nov. Holotype. 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. Evergreen tree 5-10 m tall on rocky mountain top. Flowers pale yellow. Very common. 16 April 2018, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, Chuong Quang Ngan, T. Maisak, VR 265. d-EXSICCATES OF VIETNAMESE FLORA 0323 / VR 265 © L.Averyanov. d-EXSICCATES OF VIETNAMESE FLORA 0324 / VR 265 © L.Averyanov.

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FLORA OF VIETNAM Hamamelidaceae Loropetalum flavum Averyanov, P.K. Endress & K.S. Nguyen, sp. nov. Holotype. 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. Evergreen tree 5-10 m tall on rocky mountain top. Flowers pale yellow. Very common. 16 April 2018, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, Chuong Quang Ngan, T. Maisak, VR 265. d-EXSICCATES OF VIETNAMESE FLORA 0323 / VR 265 © L.Averyanov. d-EXSICCATES OF VIETNAMESE FLORA 0324 / VR 265 © L.Averyanov.

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FLORA OF VIETNAM Loropetalum flavum Averyanov, P.K. Endress & K.S. Nguyen Ha Giang prov., Quan Ba distr., Bat Dai Son Nature Reserve, Can Ту commune, Pai Chu Phin village, around point 23°07'54.9"N 104°59'24.1"E, 1000-1220 m a.s.l., karstic, highly eroded mountains composed of solid marble-like limestone, primary evergreen broadleaved and coniferous (with Pseudotsuga sinensis) humid forest on steep rocky slopes near mountain tops. Evergreen tree 5-10 m tall on rocky mountain top. Flowers pale yellow. Very common. 16 April 2018, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, Chuong Quang Ngan, T. Maisak, VR 265. d-EXSICCATES OF VIETNAMESE FLORA 0323 / VR 265 © L.Averyanov. d-EXSICCATES OF VIETNAMESE FLORA 0324 / VR 265 © L.Averyanov.

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FLORA OF VIETNAM Hamamelidaceae Loropetalum flavum Averyanov, P.K. Endress & K.S. Nguyen, sp. nov. Holotype. 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. Evergreen tree 5-10 m tall on rocky mountain top. Flowers pale yellow. Very common. 16 April 2018, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, Chuong Quang Ngan, T. Maisak, VR 265. d-EXSICCATES OF VIETNAMESE FLORA 0323 / VR 265 © L.Averyanov. d-EXSICCATES OF VIETNAMESE FLORA 0324 / VR 265 © L.Averyanov.

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FLORA OF VIETNAM Hamamelidaceae Loropetalum flavum Averyanov, P.K. Endress & K.S. Nguyen, sp. nov. Holotype. 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. Evergreen tree 5-10 m tall on rocky mountain top. Flowers pale yellow. Very common. 16 April 2018, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, Chuong Quang Ngan, T. Maisak, VR 265. d-EXSICCATES OF VIETNAMESE FLORA 0323 / VR 265 © L.Averyanov. d-EXSICCATES OF VIETNAMESE FLORA 0324 / VR 265 © L.Averyanov.

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FLORA OF VIETNAM. Lycopodiaceae. Huperzia sp. Cao Bang Prov., Bao Lac Distr., Dinh Phung municipality, Ban O village. Primary mixed and coniferous evergreen humid forest with (Pinus sp., Pseudotsuga sinensis, Podocarpus neriifolius) on very steep slopes and on mountain tops composed by solid highly eroded limestone at elevation 1200-1300 m a.s.l. around point 22°45'24.8"N 105°46'47.9"E. Terrestrial herb in shady places on rocky slopes. Not common. 24 November 2014 CPC 7648. Coll.: L.Averyanov, N.T.Hiep, N.S.Khang, T.Maisak, L.Osinovetz

FLORA OF VIETNAM. Fam. Lycopodiaceae. Hupperzia phlegmaria. 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. Epiphyte with pendant. shoots up to 1 m lg. Very rare. No NTH 3684   19 Oct. 1999. . Collectors: N.T. Hiep, P.K. Loc, L. Averyanov.

FLORA OF VIETNAM Convallariaceae Peliosanthes griffithii Baker var. comosa Aver. et N.Tanaka Cao Bang Prov., Nguyen Binh Distr., Ca Thanh Municipality, Cao Lu village, around point 22°42'47.7"N, 105°51'50.8"E. Primary coniferous forest with Pseudotsuga sinensis along highly eroded rocky limestone ridge at elevation about 1300 m a.s.l. Terrestrial and lithophyte rosulate herb. Occasional. 4 October 2013 CPC 5402a / TM 1100 L.Averyanov, N.T.Hiep, L.M.Tuan, N.S.Khang, T.Maisak, L.Osinovets Flowered in cultivation in 15 October 2015. Flowers dark violet.

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FLORA OF VIETNAM

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FLORA OF VIETNAM

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FLORA OF VIETNAM Fam. Convallariaceae Polyginatum sp. ? N. Viet Nam. Ha Giang Province, Quang Ba District, Bat Dai Son village. Primary forest along limestone ridge with Biota sp, Fraxinus, Quercus, Pseudotsuga, Taxus and Acer at 1100-1200 m. Frequent herb with fleshy rhizome among rocks. Flowers all light green to yellow-green. No DKH 5178 5 April 2000 Collectors, D.K.Harder, N.T.Hiep, L.V. Averyanov, N.Q.Hieu, K.Daria.

FLORA OF VIETNAM Fam. Convallariaceae Disporum sp. N. Vietnam, prov. Cao Bang, distr. Bao Lac, municipality Ca Thanh, about 3 km to SW from Yen Lac village (N 22°44' E 105°50'), about 42 km to NWW from Cao Bang town. Primary open coniferous mossy forest (with Pseudotsuga brevifolia in 1 stratum) along tops of limestone karst remnant ridge at 1400-1450 m alt. Terrestrial and epilite herb up to 30 cm hg. Ripe fruitsgreenish-black. Not rare. No CBL 368 18 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. Convallariaceae. Disporum sp. N. Vietnam, prov. Cao Bang, distr. Bao Lac, municipality Ca Thanh,. about 3 km to SW from Yen Lac village (N 22°44' E 105°50'), about 42. km to NWW from Cao Bang town. Primary open coniferous mossy forest. (with Pseudotsuga brevifolia in 1 stratum) along tops of limestone karst. remnant ridge at 1400-1450 m alt. Epilite herb up to 40 cm hg. Ripe. fruits deep blue. Rare. No CBL 390   18 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. Celastraceae. Euonimus sp. N. Vietnam, prov. Cao Bang, distr. Bao Lac, municipality Ca Thanh,. about 3 km to SW from Yen Lac village (N 22°44' E 105°50'), about 42. km to NWW from Cao Bang town. Primary open coniferous mossy forest. (with Pseudotsuga brevifolia in 1 stratum) along tops of limestone karst. remnant ridge at 1400-1450 m alt. Treelet about 2 m hg. Rare. No CBL 370  18 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. Celastraceae. Evonimus sp. Cao Bang Prov., Nguyen Binh Distr., Ca Thanh Municipality, Ta Pin village, around point 22°43'56.4"N, 105°51'16.4"E. Primary coniferous forest with Pseudotsuga sinensis along highly eroded rocky limestone ridge at elevation about 1400 m a.s.l. Shrub 1.5-2 m tall among mossy rocky outcrops. Fruits dirty olive-green. Not rare. 3 October 2013 CPC 5367. L.Averyanov, N.T.Hiep, L.M.Tuan, N.S.Khang, T.Maisak, L.Osinovets

FLORA OF VIETNAM. Fam. Celastraceae. Celastrus sp. N. Vietnam, prov. Cao Bang, distr. Bao Lac, municipality Ca Thanh,. about 3 km to SW from Yen Lac village (N 22°44' E 105°50'), about 42. km to NWW from Cao Bang town. Primary open coniferous mossy forest. (with Pseudotsuga brevifolia in 1 stratum) along tops of limestone karst. remnant ridge at 1400-1450 m alt. Shrub or treelet up to 3 m hg. Ripe. fruits dirty greenish, aril brightly red. Usual codominante of 3. forest stratum. No CBL 372  18 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

FLORA OF VIETNAM Fam. Begoniaceae Begonia sp. N. Vietnam, Bac Can prov., Na Ri distr., Kim Hy municipality, vicinities of Lung Hin Con village (N 22º17' E 106º03'), 27 km to 55º of Bac Can city. Primary evergreen mixed mossy forest with Pseudotsuga brevifolia and bamboo along tops of karst remnant limestone ridge at elev. 700 m a.s.l. Adpressed lithophytic forb in crevices of shady verical cliffs. Leaves below violet, above deep green with irregular palmate white spot. Very common. Usual codominanthe of lithophytic forb communities. No NTH 3725 20 Oct. 1999 Collectors: N.T. Hiep, P.K. Loc, L. Averyanov.

FLORA OF VIETNAM

FLORA OF VIETNAM

FLORA OF VIETNAM

FLORA OF VIETNAM Meliaceae Munronia pinnata (Wall.) W. Theob.? Ha Giang prov., Quan Ba distr., Bat Dai Son Nature Reserve, Thanh Van commune, Mo Sai village, around point 23º07ʹ46.4ʺN 104º57ʹ56.2ʺE, at elevation 1000-1190 m a.s.l., karstic, highly eroded mountains composed of solid marble-like limestone, primary evergreen broad-leaved and mixed (with Pseudotsuga sinensis) humid forest on steep rocky slopes near mountain tops. Terrestrial herb or undershrub to 0.3 m tall in open place of rocky mountain slope. Flowers white. Not rare. 18 April 2018, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, Chuong Quang Ngan, T. Maisak, VR 391.

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FLORA OF VIETNAM Rubiaceae Leptodermis coriaceifolia Tao Chen 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. Shrub to 3 m tall on exposed mossy rocks. Flowers white with violet tint. Very common on every mountain top. 19 April 2018, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, Chuong Quang Ngan, T. Maisak, VR 478.

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FLORA OF VIETNAM Begoniaceae Begonia sp. Cao Bang Prov., Nguyen Binh Distr., Yen Lac Municipality, Chi Doi village, around point 22°45'34"N, 105°51'48.7"E. Primary fractionaly logged coniferous forest with Pseudotsuga sinensis along highly eroded rocky limestone ridge at elevation about 1400 m a.s.l. Lithophytic herb on shady cliffs on miffle part of mountain slope. Leaves dark green above, light green with purple veins below. Flowers pink, anthers yellow. Very common. 5 October 2013 CPC 5421 L.Averyanov, N.T.Hiep, L.M.Tuan, N.S.Khang, T.Maisak, L.Osinovets Photos

FLORA OF VIETNAM Begoniaceae Begonia sp. Cao Bang Prov., Thong Nong Distr., Yen Son Municipality, Nhieu Lung village, around point 22°46'07.9"N, 105°53'59.4"E. Primary fractionaly logged coniferous forest with Pseudotsuga sinensis along highly eroded rocky limestone ridge at elevation 1150-1250 m a.s.l. Lithophytic rosulate herb on vertical cliffs in shady humid place in rocky valley. Leaves dark green with light green palmate markings above, light green with purple nerves below. Flowers pink, anther yellow. Locally very common. 8 October 2013 CPC 5472 L.Averyanov, N.T.Hiep, L.M.Tuan, N.S.Khang, T.Maisak, L.Osinovets

FLORA OF VIETNAM Begoniaceae Begonia sp. Cao Bang Prov., Thong Nong Distr., Yen Son Municipality, Nhieu Lung village, around point 22°46'07.9"N, 105°53'59.4"E. Primary fractionaly logged coniferous forest with Pseudotsuga sinensis along highly eroded rocky limestone ridge at elevation 1150-1250 m a.s.l. Lithophytic rosulate herb on vertical cliffs in shady humid place in rocky valley. Leaves dark green with light green palmate markings above, light green with purple nerves below. Flowers pink, anther yellow. Locally very common. 8 October 2013 CPC 5472 L.Averyanov, N.T.Hiep, L.M.Tuan, N.S.Khang, T.Maisak, L.Osinovets

FLORA OF VIETNAM Begoniaceae Begonia sp. Cao Bang Prov., Nguyen Binh Distr., Yen Lac Municipality, Chi Doi village, around point 22°45'34"N, 105°51'48.7"E. Primary fractionaly logged coniferous forest with Pseudotsuga sinensis along highly eroded rocky limestone ridge at elevation about 1400 m a.s.l. Lithophytic herb on shady cliffs on miffle part of mountain slope. Leaves dark green above, light green with purple veins below. Flowers pink, anthers yellow. Very common. 5 October 2013 CPC 5421 L.Averyanov, N.T.Hiep, L.M.Tuan, N.S.Khang, T.Maisak, L.Osinovets Photos

FLORA OF VIETNAM Ranunculaceae Clematis sp? Ha Giang province, Quan Ba district, Can Ty commune, Dau Cau 1 village, around point 23°05′45.1′′N, 105°01′02.7′′E, at elevation of 1050 m a.s.l Primary evergreen broad-leaved forest mixed with conifers (Xanthocyparis vietnamensis, Nageia fleuryi, Pseudotsuga sinensis, Calocedrus rupestris) at the top of rocky limestone mountain. Liana about 2-4 m, flower dull white adaxial, greenish abaxial. Not common. NSK 868, May 11, 2017 Collectors: Nguyen Sinh Khang, Chu Thi Thu Ha & Nguyen Phuong Hanh.

FLORA OF VIETNAM. Convallariaceae. Ophiopogon sp. Cao Bang Prov., Thong Nong Distr., Yen Son Municipality, Nhieu Lung village, around point 22°46'07.9"N, 105°53'59.4"E. Primary fractionaly logged coniferous forest with Pseudotsuga sinensis along highly eroded rocky limestone ridge at elevation 1150-1250 m a.s.l. Terrestrial and lithophytic rosulate herb on shady very steep slope and on cliff shelves. Leaves very dark green to almost black. Locally common. 8 October 2013 CPC 5473. L.Averyanov, N.T.Hiep, L.M.Tuan, N.S.Khang, T.Maisak, L.Osinovets. 3 living plants

FLORA OF VIETNAM Convallariaceae Ophiopogon sp. Cao Bang Prov., Nguyen Binh Distr., Yen Lac Municipality, Chi Doi village, around point 22°45'34"N, 105°51'48.7"E. Primary fractionally logged coniferous forest with Pseudotsuga sinensis along highly eroded rocky limestone ridge at elevation about 1400 m a.s.l. Clustering herb with leaves to 1 m (and more) long on shady rocks in middle part of mountain slope. Not ripe fruits dark glossy green. Not common. 5 October 2013 CPC 5429 L.Averyanov, N.T.Hiep, L.M.Tuan, N.S.Khang, T.Maisak, L.Osinovets (Living plant collected)

FLORA OF VIETNAM. Asparagaceae. Aspidistra sp. Ha Giang province, Quan Ba district, Can Ty commune, Dau Cau 1 village, around point 23°06?20.5??N, 105°01?04.5??E, at elevation of 1100 m a.s.l. Primary evergreen broad-leaved forest mixed with conifers (Xanthocyparis vietnamensis, Nageia fleuryi, Pseudotsuga sinensis, Calocedrus rupestris, Taxus chinensis) at the top of rocky limestone mountain, under shaded places at the middle of mountains. Terrestrial or lithophytic perennial herb; single flower at adaxial leaf base, tepals green and turn brown when dried. Very common,. VP 053, December 19, 2016. Collectors: Nguyen Sinh Khang, Nguyen Phuong Hanh, Ly Ngoc Sam & Thomas Haevermans

FLORA OF VIETNAM Moraceae Ficus sarmentosa J.E. Sm. var. impressa (Champ.) Corner Ha Giang prov., Quan Ba distr., Bat Dai Son Nature Reserve, Thanh Van commune, Mo Sai village, around point 23º07ʹ46.4ʺN 104º57ʹ56.2ʺE, at elevation 1000-1190 m a.s.l., karstic, highly eroded mountains composed of solid marble-like limestone, primary evergreen broad-leaved and mixed (with Pseudotsuga sinensis) humid forest on steep rocky slopes near mountain tops. Deciduous tree to 10 m tall on mossy rocky mountain top. Not rare. 18 April 2018, L. Averyanov, Nguyen Sinh Khang, Chuong Quang Ngan, T. Maisak, VR 390.

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