Medinilla alternifolia (Melastomataceae). Voucher: Swenson et al. 1304. Vietnam, Lao Cai Province, Van Ban Nature Reserve, along a 4W-track south of road QL 279 (passing a fish farm near the road located west of the track), alt. 670 masl (22.03278 103.97639). Swedish Museum of Natural History expedition to Vietnam 2013, sponsored by National Geographic Global Exploration Fund Northern Europe.