FLORA OF VIETNAM
Melastomataceae
Sporoxeia sp.

N.Vietnam, Ha Tinh Prov., Huong Son Distr., Son Hong Municipality,
around point 18°34′06′'N, 105°11′40′'E. Heavily logged primary
broad-leaved evergreen dry forest on steep mt slopes and along ridge
composed with shale at elev 300-400 m a.s.l.

Shrub 1.5-2 m tall. Young leaves with pink tint. Occasional.

HAL 5250 9 May 2004

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