FLORA OF VIETNAM
Balanophoraceae
Balanophora sp.

S. Vietnam, Dak Lac Prov., Krong Bong Distr., Cu Pui Municipality,
elevation from Dak Tour village (12°30′N, 108°30′E) to main peak of
Chu Yang Sinh mt system (12°24′N, 108°26′E) along Dak Tour river (N
slope). Primary mossy cloud mixed forest (with Pinus, Fokienia,
Dacrydium and Dacrycarpus) on very steep granite slopes at elev. 2200
m. Chlorophylless brightly red root parasite on shady steep slope.
Rare.

VH 6225 09.05.2000

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic
Society (grant No 6383-98)

Collectors: L.Averyanov, N.T.Hiep, N.Q.Hieu, P.H.Hoang, D.X.Du, N.T.Vinh