Orchidaceae

Anoectochilus lylei

S. Vietnam, Prov. Khanh Hoa, distr. Khanh Son, 42 km to NE from Dalat city. Primary closed broadleaved evergreen forest on E macroslope of Hon Giao mt. ridge at 1500-1600 m alt. (N 12° 12', E 108° 44'). Prostrate herb on steep shadow rocky slopes. Leaves velvetly deep brownish-green with 3 white stripes. Rare.

No VH 4276 24.04.1997

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

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