FLORA OF VIETNAM
Orchidaceae
Galeola lindleyana

N. Vietnam, prov. Ha Giang, distr. Yen Minh, municipality Du Gia, E
slopes of Phu Tha Ca mountain system at 1000-1100 m elev. (N 23°56′ E
105°13′). Secondary broadleaved wet evergreen forest with remnants of
primary elements on shale very steep slopes. Chlorophylless saprophyte
with erect reddish-purple stem 2-4 m hg in
open place among bamboo. Flowers brightly yellow; lip lobes with red
hairs; column yellow; anther reddish-orange. Rare.

CBL 2090 03 May 1999

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic
Society (grant No 6300-98)

Collectors: P.K.Loc, P.H.Hoang, Averyanov L.