<i>Nervilia kasiensis</i> (Orchidaceae), a new record for the flora of Vietnam

Vu Kim Cong; Tran Thai Vinh; H’Yon Nie  Bing; Dang Thi Tham; Quach Van Hoi; Nong Van Duy

doi:10.15625/2615-9023/15946

Keywords:

Lam Dong province, orchids, plant diversity, southern Vietnam

Abstract

Nervilia kasiensis is reported here as a new record for the flora of Vietnam. It is illustrated with detailed photographs made in the field. A key for the identification of all species of Nervilia genus known in Vietnam is presented.

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