FLORA OF VIETNAM
Melastomataceae Sonerila sp
Northern Vietnam, Ha Giang Prov., Vi Xuyen Distr., Lao Chai municipality, between Can Sao village (Tay Con Linh Nature Reserve).
Primary broad-leaved evergreen closed forest mixed with semi- decidous forest dominated by Alnus nepalensis, Betula alnoides, Carpinus pubescens
around point 22° 49′ 21′' N, 104° 49′ 03′E,1775 m a.s.l .
Herb acaulescent, leaf abaxially violet; petals light red
CPC 412 22/5/2010 .
Collectors: N. Q.Hieu, N.T. Hiep, N. T. Vinh, L.T.Khuynh (Funded by Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund-CEPF through FFI)