Northern Vietnam, Lao Cai Prov., Van Ban Distr., Liem Phu municipality, elevation from Liem Phu to SSW toward Na Nheo village (around point 22°00′31′'N, 104°18′52′'E). Secondary open broad-leaved evergreen lowland forest along stream at elev. about 260 m a.s.l. Tree about 8 m hg (up to 25 m hg). Flowers white, odorless. Not common.