FLORA OF VIETNAM
Orchidaceae
Coelogyne malipoensis Z.H.Tsi

N. Vietnam, prov. Cao Bang, distr. Bao Lac, municipality Yen Lac,
vicinities of Yen Lac village (N 22°44′ E 105°50′), about 44 km to NWW
from Cao Bang town. Primary open coniferous mossy forest along tops of
limestone remnant karst ridge at 1500 m alt. Epilite herb on vertical
cliffs. Flowers pale yellowish-pink, nearly white, lip white, epichile
pale yellow with deep orange spot, anther orange-pink. Very common.
CBL 315 15 Nov. 1998
International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic
Society (grant No 6300-98)
Collectors: Averyanov L., N.T.Hiep, P.K.Loc, N.X.Tam.