FLORA OF VIETNAM
Ericaceae s.l. (Vacciniaceae)
Lyonia ovalifolia?

Vietnam, Quang Tri Prov., Huong Hoa Distr., Huong Phung Municipality, Sa Mui pass, around point 16°48′36″N 106°34′44″E at elevation about 1400-1500 m a.s.l.

Primary broad-leaved evergreen submontane forest on very steep rocky shale southern slopes of Sa Mui Mountain.

Shrub 1-2 m tall on top of ridge at elevation about 1500 m a.s.l. Flowers white, fruits reddish, later deep blue. Very common. Co-dominant of ericaceous scrub on top of ridge and on steep cliffs.

HLF 5813 29 March 2006. Photo.

Coll. N.T.Hiep, L.Averyanov, P.K.Loc, P.V.The, N.S.Khang, P.H.Duc, L.T.Son, S.Bounphanmy, T.K.Ratana, O.Sonliya, T.Q.Dang, N.V.Hien, H.T.N.Trang, L.T.Chau.
Grant from Henry Luce Foundation.