Orchidaceae

Schoenorchis gemmata (Lindl.) J.J.Smith

S. Vietnam, Prov. Lam Dong, distr. Lac Duong, municipalite Da Chay, vicinities Klong Lanh village, 31 km to NE from Dalat city. Old open evergreen broadleaved secondary forest rich in primary elements along mt river on W macroslope of Bi Dup mt system at 1500-1550 m alt. (N 12° 08′, E 108° 39′). Epiphyte on high trees along river. Flowers pleasant smelled, sepals purple-violet, lip white. Common.
VH 3915 13.04.1997
International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96)
Collectors: L. Averyanov, N.Q. Binh