Northern Vietnam, Lao Cai Prov., Van Ban Distr., to the west of Nam Xay village (1 km to the W of point 21°59′00′'N, 104°02′00′'E). Primary broad-leaved evergreen montane forest with Fokienia hodginsii (as emergent) on granite and quartzite very steep slopes at elev. 1500-1650 m a.s.l. Lithophytic herb on wet stream rocks. Inflorescence dull yellow. Common. Usual co-dominant of stream rock community at elevations 1200-1500 m a.s.l.