FLORA OF VIETNAM
Orchidaceae
Paphiopedilum appletonianum (Gower) Rolfe

S.Vietnam, Thua Thien Hue Prov., Phu Loc Distr., Bach Ma National
Park, Bach Ma mt, Hai Vong Dai peak, around point 16°11′65′'N
107°51′53′'E at elev. 1150-1300 m a.s.l.

Mixed and broad-leaved evergreen secondary closed wet mt forest on
steep shale slopes. Terrestrial and lithophytic herb on shady steep
slope along stream. Leaves tessellated with deep and light green.
Flowers of typical coloration. Locally very common.

HLF 1049 19 April 2003. (Photo).

Coll. N.T.Hiep, N.N.Thin, V.X.Phuong, L.Averyanov, N.T.Vinh et
al. Grant from Henry Luce Foundation.