Orchidaceae

Eria globifera Rolfe

S. Vietnam, Prov. Lam Dong, 31 km to NE from Dalat city, distr. Lac Duong, municipalite Da Chay, vicinities Klong Lanh village (N 12° 08', E 108° 39'). Closed broadleaved secondary forest rich in primary elements along small river on NW macroslope of Bi Dup mt system at 1450-1500 m alt. Epiphyte on large trees along stream. Tepals pale yellow with purple nerves, lip white with yellow spongy margin of epichile and purple stripes on sidelobes. Common.

No VH 2710 16.03.1997

International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96)

Collectors: L. Averyanov, N.Q. Binh, N.V. Duy, P.K. Loc

All photos © - L. Averyanov