FLORA OF VIETNAM
Ericaceae s.l. (Vacciniaceae)
Gaultheria sp.

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 about 2 m tall on top of ridge at elevation about 1500 m a.s.l. Flowers white. Very common. Co-dominant of ericaceous scrub on top of ridge and on steep cliffs.

HLF 5814 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.