FLORA OF VIETNAM
Melastomataceae
Fordiophyton ? sp.

N.Vietnam, Ha Tinh Prov., Huong Son Distr., Son Hong Municipality,
around point 18°34′06′'N, 105°11′40′'E. Primary broad-leaved evergreen
forest on steep mt slopes composed with granite along Khe Van stream
at elev 350-450 m a.s.l.

Shrub 1-1.5 m tall. Leaves deep green above, purple-violet below.
Fruits glossy purple-violet. Common.

HAL 5184 8 May 2004

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