FLORA OF VIETNAM

Gesneriaceae

Chirita sp.

Vietnam, Quang Tri Prov., Huong Hoa Distr., Huong Viet Municipality, to N of Sa Mui pass, around point 16є51’14’’N 106є34’13’’E at elevation 550-650 m a.s.l. Remnants of primary broad-leaved evergreen lowland forest on rocky remnant highly eroded solid marble-like limestone hills and low mountains with very steep slopes and vertical cliffs. Lithophytic rosulate herb on vertical shady cliff. Very common.

HLF 5930 31 March 2006.

Coll. N.T.Hiep, L.Averyanov, P.K.Loc, P.V.The, N.S.Khang, P.H.Duc, L.T.Son, S.Bounphanmy, T.K.Ratana, O.Sonliya, T.Q.Dang, N.V.Hien, H.T.N.Trang, L.T.Chau.

Grant from Henry Luce Foundation.