Taxaceae

Amentotaxus poilanei?

Vietnam, Quang Tri Prov., Huong Hoa Distr., Huong Phung Municipality, to S of Sa Mui pass, around point 16º51’14’’N 106º34’13’’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. Tree about 10 m tall on shady slope. Not common.

HLF6549 2 April 2006. Photo.

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.

All photos (C) - Phan Ke Loc