08 November 2015.
Cao Bằng, Vietnam
Locality: Up trail from main road from Phja Oac Town to Phja Oac Mountain near a turnoff on the east side. The trail traversed dense subtropical forest with a semi-open canopy. Creek was nearby. Wild bananas and stinging nettles were present.
Coordinates: 22.5945, 105.8894
(Map it)
Elevation: 1321m.
Comment: Simple leaves, orbicular, cordate base, triangular apex, tomentum underneath tannish, fine hairs particularly on young leaves. Tip layering. No flowers or fruit.
Collector(s): - Hoai, Tran Thi Thu, Plant Resources Center
- Hummer, Kim, USDA, ARS
- Nguyen, Kien Van, Plant Resources Center
- Oliphant, James, USDA, ARS