FLORA OF VIETNAM
Orchidaceae
Paphiopedilum dianthum

N. Vietnam, Ha Giang prov., Dong Van distr., Ta Phin municipality,
vicinities of Sa Tung Chu village (N 23°11′ E 105°17′), 51.5 km to 38°
of Ha Giang city. Remnants of primary mossy mixed and coniferous
forest with Pseudotsuga brevifolia on tops of remnant limestone karst
ridge at elev. 1300 m a.s.l. Lithophytic forb on very steep mossy open
rocky slopes and cliffs. Flowers of typical coloration. Not common.

NTH 3364 06 Oct. 1999

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