FLORA OF VIETNAM
Melastomataceae

N. Vietnam, Hoa Binh prov., Da Bac distr., about 2-3 km to the E of
Doan Ket village (20°54′55′'N, 105°02′18′'E). Primary broad-leaved
evergreen mountain wet forest on silicate sandstones at elev. 900-1136
m a.s.l. Shrub or treelet up to 4 m hg in open wet slope. Flowers
white, stamens light pink. Rare.

HAL 499 2 April 2001

Collectors: N.T.Hiep, L.Averyanov, N.T.Vinh, D.T.Doan.