FLORA OF VIETNAM

Fam. Pinaceae

Pinus tabuliformis Carriere var. henryi (Masters) C.T.Kuan

Vietnam, Ha Giang Prov., Dong Van Distr, Ta Lung Municipality, vicinities of Xa Lung village around point 23º14’50’’N, 105º21’34’’E at elevation about 1450-1550 m a.s.l.

Degraded primary coniferous forest with Pseudotsuga sinensis, Tsuga chinensis and Pinus sp. on very steep rocky slopes and along tops of narrow rocky remnant ridge composed with highly eroded marble-like limestone.

Tree up to 15 m tall on very steep rocky mossy slope. Co-dominant of coniferous forest. Rare, probably unique locality, the species was not observed in nearest ridges.

No HAL 8604 14 Dec 2005. Photo.

Collectors: L.Averyanov, T.V.Thao, P.V.The.

All photos © - L. Averyanov