N. Vietnam, prov. Cao Bang, distr. Nguyen Binh, municipality Nguyen Binh (N 22°37′ E 105°52′), about 41 km to W from Cao Bang town. Elevation from Le A pass to Na Ni mt. peak at 1400-1900 m alt. Old secondary closed evegreen wet mountain forest on soils developed on
granite and shale rocks. Woody vine about 10 m lg in open place. Flowers yellowish-white, honey fragrant. Not rare.
CBL 042 11-12 Nov. 1998
International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 6300-98)