FLORA OF VIETNAM Ericaceae Rhododendron basilicum Balf. et W.W. Sm.
Northern Vietnam, Lao Cai Prov., Van Ban Distr., Khanh Yen Ha municipality, to the SW of Na Nheo village (in the vicinity of point 21°57′15′'N, 104°12′39′'E). Primary broad-leaved evergreen montane forest along tops of granite/quartzite ridge at elev. 2650 m a.s.l. Tree 7-10 m hg (up to 12-14 m). Flowers white, with yellow-green tint (when young), with large purple spot inside tube at the base. Very common. Most usual co-dominant of first forest stratum.