FLORA OF VIETNAM
Theaceae
Camellia coccinea sp.nov.?

Thanh Hoa Prov., Thuong Xuan Distr., Van Xuan Municipality, Quan village, Xuan Lien Natural Reserve.

Secondary broad-leaved evergreen forest on sandstone hills at elevation 300-500 m a.s.l. around point 19°51′27.0″N 105°12′46.0″E.

Shrub 3-4 m tall on wet swampy rocky place along narrow shady stream canyon. Flowers scarlet-purple. Not common.

7 November 2013 CPC 6821
Coll.: L.Averyanov, N.T.Hiep, N.S.Khang, N.D.Thang, L.D.Qui
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