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collected in Ratchaburi, 25 Oct 1924, Kerr, A.F.G. 9341 (BM). Satun: Tarutao National Park, 
Adang Island, Oct 1979, Congdon, G. 57 (E). Songkhla: s.l., 21 Dec 1978, Hamilton & 
Congdon, G. 101 (BKF); 0-10 m, 8 Apr 1928, Kerr, A.F.G. 15101 (BK, BM, K); Tam Ta Lord, 
100 m, 25 Nov 1990, Larsen, K. et al. 41711 (BKF); ibidem, 100 m, 25 Nov 1990, Larsen, K. 
et al. 41714 (BKF, P); 10 km NE of Boriphat Falls, 28 Aug 1983, Eddie, W.M.M. s.n. (BKF); 
Rattapoom, Khao Rak Kiat, 50 m, 9 Dec 1986, Maxwell, J.F. 86-1035 (BKF, CMU); Boriphat 
Falls National Park, 20 Dec 1984, Maxwell, J.F. 84-538 (BKF); ibidem, 120-150 m, 18 Dec 
1979, Shimizu, T. et al. T-27611 (BKF, L); ibidem, 120-150 m, 18 Dec 1979, Shimizu, T. et al. 
T-27591 (BKF, L); Boripath waterfall, 9 Nov 1990, Larsen, K. et al. 41239 (BKF); Rattaphum, 
21 Dec 1965, Youngboonkird, U. 263 (BK); Sabahoy, Bahoi, Ban Ranuea, 200 m, 1 Nov 1998, 
Maknoi, C. 26 (QBG); Kao Changlan, c. 50 m, 24 Jul 1928, Kerr, A.F.G. 15894 (BM, K). Surat 
Thani: s.l., 5 Dec 1975, Phraphat, D. 103 (BKF); Tai Rom Yen National Park, 100 m, 18 Dec 
2006, Pooma, R. et al. 6409 (BKF, E); Tai Rom Yen National Park, Tham Khamin, 100 m, 18 
Dec 2006, Pooma, R. et al. 6419 (A, BKF); Viphavadee, Ta Kuk Tai, Viphavadee Waterfall, 
Ban Wan Phak Wan 16 Feb 2012, Sirimongkol, S. et al. 290 (BKF); Ko Samui, Namuang Falls, 
50 m, 4 Feb 1987, Maxwell, J.F. 87-145 (BKF, CMU); Kaw Samui, c. 100 m, 10 Apr 1927, 
Kerr, A.F.G. 12591 (BM, K); Kaw Samui, c. 100 m, 8 Apr 1927, Kerr, A.F.G. s.n. (BM); Koh 
Samui, 50-100 m, 3 Dec 1974, Geesink, R., Hiepko, P. & Phengklai, C. 7738 (L); Khao Sok, 
26 Dec 1976, Santisuk, T. 856 (BKF); Kaw Ngua Talam, 7 Apr 1927, Kerr, A.F.G. 12935 (K); 
Kaw Tao, c. 30 m, 30 Dec 1926, Kerr, A.F.G. 11172 (ABD, BM, K); Kaw Tao, c. 10 m, 14 Apr 
1927, Kerr, A.F.G. 11172A (ABD, BM, K); Cult, from Kerr, A.F.G. 11172 coll. 7/11/1929 (ABD 
[2 sheets]); Cult, from Kerr, A.F.G. 11172 coll. 6/11/1928 (ABD [2 sheets]); Cult, from Kerr, 
A.F.G. 11172 no coll, date (ABD [2 sheets]); Ban Kawp Kep, c. 100 m, 5 Aug 1927, Kerr, 
A.F.G. 13179 (ABD, BK, BM, K); Ban Khan Thuli, 7 Sep 1931, Put, N. 4130 (BM, K); Kau 
Hoa Kwai, Tassateng, 3 Jan 1935, Seidenfaden 2134 (SING). Trang: Huay Yot, Wat Tham Iso, 
130 m, 6 Mar 2006, Middleton, D.J. et al. 4099 (A, BKF, E); ibidem, 101 m, 9 Sep 2008, 
Middleton, D.J. et al. 4423 (BKF, E); Khao Pina, 16 Nov 1990, Larsen, K. et al. 41475 (BKF); 
Na Yong, Na Muen Si, Wat Hua Khao, Santikhunakorn ladder, 60 m, 24 Dec 2006, Pooma, R. 
et al. 6598 (BKF, E); Khao Pina, 150 m, 23 Oct 1991, Larsen, K. et al. 42505 (BKF); Khao 
Chong, 5 Mar 1969, Sangkhachand, P. 1758 (BK). Yala: s.l., 31 Jan 1931, Put, N. 3685 (ABD 
[2 sheets], BM, K); Wat Tam, 50 m, 10 Dec 1972, Santisuk, T. & Nimanong, B. 367 (BKF (3), 
SING); Than To, Bang Lang National Park, 80 m, 8 Feb 2004, Middleton, D.J. et al. 2784 (A, 
BKF); Bannang Sata, Khuean Bang Lang, Ban Santi, 150 m, 28 Oct 2005, Poopath, M. 403 
(BKF, E); Bannang Sata, Khuean Bang Lang, Ban Santi, 150 m, 1 Sep 2005, Poopath, M. 350 
(BKF, E); Than To, Bang Lang National Park, 200 m, 8 Dec 2004, Palee, P. 681 (A, E). 
lib. Microchirita involucrata var. capitis (Craib) C.Puglisi, stat. nov. - Chirita 
capitis Craib, Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 173 (1930); Barnett, FI. Siam. 3: 223 (1962). - 
TYPE: “Described from plants raised in Aberdeen from seed collected in Bangkok by 
Dr. A.F.G. Kerr. Flowered in November 1928”, the specimen is labelled Kerr “179”, 
collected on 6/11/1928, cultivated in Aberdeen from Bangkok seed (lectotype ABD, 
designated by Wood (1974: 199); isolectotype K [K000545592]). 
Distribution. Central and Southwestern Thailand. 
Habitat. On rocks and walls. 
