FLORA OF VIETNAM
Orchidaceae
Paphiopedilum micranthum

N. Vietnam, Ha Giang prov., Dong Van distr., Ho Quang Phin
municipality (N 23°11′ E 105°15′), 48.2 km to 36° of Ha Giang city.
Remnants of dry mossy open coniferous forest with Pseudotsuga
brevifolia along tops of remnant limestone karst ridge at elev.
1250-1300 m a.s.l. Lithophyte on shady cliffs, mostly of N exposition.
Leaves green-whitish tesselated above, deep violet below. Very common.

NTH 3346 06 Oct. 1999

Collectors: N.T. Hiep, N.Q. Binh, L. Averyanov, P. Cribb.