FLORA OF VIETNAM
Begoniaceae
Begonia sp.

Northern Vietnam, Lao Cai Prov., Van Ban Distr., to the west of Nam
Xay village (1 km to the W of point 21°59′00′'N, 104°02′00′'E).
Primary broad-leaved evergreen montane forest with Fokienia hodginsii
(as emergent) on granite and quartzite very steep slopes at elev. 1600
m a.s.l. Lithophytic herb in crevices of vertical sides of large shady
granite boulders. Leaves deep green above, light green with brown
nerves below, young leaves brightly red-purple. Not common.

HAL 2196 09 March 2002

Collectors: L.Averyanov, P.K.Loc, D.T.Doan (FFI Project).