Fam. Orchidaceae

Pholidota chinensis Lindl.

N. Vietnam, prov. Cao Bang, distr. Tra Linh, municipality Quang Vinh (N 22ш51' E 106ш14'), about 21 km from Cao Bang town to the N. Primary evergreen closed wet forest on steep slopes and bluffs of remnant limestone ridge at 650-800 m alt. Epiphyte in shadow place. Rare. No CBL 989 09 Dec. 1998

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 6300-98)

Collectors: Averyanov L., N.Q.Binh, N.T.Hiep, N.X.Tam.