FLORA OF VIETNAM
Orchidaceae
Liparis caudata Aver. et K.S. Nguyen, sp. nov. Type

Thanh Hoa Prov., Thuong Xuan Distr., Bat Mot Municipality, Vin village, Xuan Lien Natural Reserve.

Primary broad-leaved evergreen humid forest on shale at elevation 1000-1200 m a.s.l. around point 19°58′51.6″N 104°59′38.08″E.

Epiphyte on mossy trees with pendent inflorescences to 30 cm long. Flowers light orange-brown. Rare.

5 November 2013 CPC 6809
Coll.: L.Averyanov, N.T.Hiep, N.S.Khang, N.D.Thang, L.V.Tien