FLORA OF VIETNAM
Orchidaceae Juss.
Cheirostylis marmorifolia Aver.

N. Vietnam, Bac Can prov., Ba Be distr., Ba Be national park
(22°24′44′'N, 105°38′05′'E). Primary dry broad-leaved evergreen forest
(with Burettiodendron hsienmu as a main dominant) on very steep slopes
of remnant highly eroded limestone ridge at elev. 600-700 m a.s.l.
Lithophyte in crevices of vertical shady cliffs. Leaves silver-green
with deep green venation. Rare.

HAL 096 17 March 2001

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